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BG13 LWE

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,134 mi
Last recorded65,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 56,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 53,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,248 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,640 miles

Nearside Front side mirror slightly damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2021 39,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 23,449 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 23,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 19,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,823 miles

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

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

crash damage to offside front of car, wing damaged, front bumper damaged, radiator insecure, offside wing mirror insecure, bonnet slammer panel damaged, several trims under the car insecure and the drivers door cannot be opened more than half way.

service lamp on

Pass 17 May 2016 10,597 miles

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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BG13 LWE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG13 LWE, 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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What year was BG13 LWE registered?

BG13 LWE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is BG13 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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