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BF13 BYS

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,294 mi
Last recorded78,294 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle springs and shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle springs and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle springs and shock absorbers corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear - Around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle springs and shock absorbers corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear - Around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,857 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear, near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,379 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 69,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,830 miles

Both front arm rear bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,830 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both front arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,262 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished 155/65/14

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,845 miles

boot lock faulty

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

boot lock faulty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BF13 BYS is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF13 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF13 BYS is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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