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BG13 LVY

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,936 mi
Last recorded36,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 36,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 35,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running lamp insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,248 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp slight loose

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative warning tell tale intermittently inop. audio warning present (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,430 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 31,430 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 30,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repirable

Oil leak nearside diff seal leaking badly

Pass 3 May 2017 25,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 25,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 18,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG13 LVY is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG13 LVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG13 LVY?

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What year was BG13 LVY registered?

BG13 LVY is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is BG13 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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