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BF13 TPY

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 TPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 102,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount noisey

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 102,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount noisey

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,694 miles

Offside Front door restriction

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front/middle exhaust securing bracket snapped, held on by rear bracket which is corroded and soon to snap, advise repair/replacement

Fail 20 Nov 2024 99,689 miles

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

Offside Front door restriction

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front/middle exhaust securing bracket snapped, held on by rear bracket which is corroded and soon to snap, advise repair/replacement

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre losing air ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2023 96,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount damaged, further investigation advised (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre losing air ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2022 92,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,964 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,951 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective before back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to outer shock absorber casing nearside and offside

service light on

Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,115 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective before back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to outer shock absorber casing nearside and offside

service light on

Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,371 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe hanger not attached

Fail 26 Oct 2019 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in holder upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust pipe hanger not attached

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,317 miles

Offside Rear there appears to be a loose connection on the brake bulb as it lit when tapped

service overdue indicator

Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

service overdue indicator

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,367 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm and heavily perished

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,080 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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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BF13 TPY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF13 TPY, 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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BF13 TPY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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