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BF13 UEY

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,319 mi
Last recorded72,319 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 UEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,319 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 72,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,931 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner face(pads ok)

Fail 29 Jun 2023 54,931 miles

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

coolant bottle empty(no signs of leak)

front brake disc's corroded on inner face(pads ok)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,308 miles

no coolant in bottle

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,957 miles

brake fluid low

coolant low

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,292 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/55/16

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/55/16

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,980 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 36,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,045 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking 195/55/16

Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking 195/55/16

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,693 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 22,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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BF13 UEY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2013.

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