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BA55 LRE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,446 mi
Last recorded150,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 150,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc's worn and have corrosion on their faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,588 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 117,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb and retested all ok (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,093 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,079 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,858 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 96,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 79,594 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,802 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,802 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

rear seats not fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,748 miles

Coolant leak ? level was low

engine top cover, battery cover, engine under tyray, rear suspension cover, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust brackets corroded off

tyre size 205/ 45/ 17

Fail 12 Jul 2018 49,745 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))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ? level was low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails in

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre looks to be under inflated

engine top cover, battery cover, engine under tyray, rear suspension cover, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust brackets corroded off

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 205/ 45/ 17

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened substantial lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

various warning lamps on dash flickering

Fail 10 Jun 2017 41,104 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened substantial lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

various warning lamps on dash flickering

Pass 9 May 2016 33,025 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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BA55 LRE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BA55 LRE, 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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BA55 LRE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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