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BD13 XBT

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OUTSTANDING RECALL FROM CITROEN REGARDING AIR BAG

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 69,967 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OUTSTANDING RECALL FROM CITROEN REGARDING AIR BAG

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,078 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,999 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,257 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,866 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,517 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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BD13 XBT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

BD13 XBT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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