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BD13 GVL

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 45,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,272 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,272 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 55,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 55,978 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust braket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 28,852 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres scrubbed inside edges

Pass 31 May 2017 23,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 17,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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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BD13 GVL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD13 GVL, 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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What year was BD13 GVL registered?

BD13 GVL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is BD13 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 GVL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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