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BF13 TLJ

2013 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear /middle connection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 85,425 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 3 May 2025 85,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 May 2024 80,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2023 76,416 miles

o/s/f wheel brg noisy

slight bind on o/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 69,013 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 69,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 63,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2017 30,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,515 miles

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 TLJ is a 2013 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLJ, 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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What year was BF13 TLJ registered?

BF13 TLJ is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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