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AO13 BVM

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,699 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 105,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 99,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 93,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 71,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 62,975 miles

Exhaust rear box rear support band broken due to corrosion and not supporting rear box as it should.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner tail lamp lens around reverse lamp damaged with a piece missing.

Fail 19 May 2021 62,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread damaged with a cut deep enough to reach and show cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear box rear support band broken due to corrosion and not supporting rear box as it should.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner tail lamp lens around reverse lamp damaged with a piece missing.

Pass 28 May 2020 58,534 miles

offside front shock absorber shaft has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 35,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,477 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AO13 BVM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO13 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO13 BVM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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