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BG13 PZA

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 PZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,873 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,183 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust brackets broken off

Fail 8 Nov 2023 56,183 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust brackets broken off

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,275 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 31,269 miles

Power steering malfunctioning keeps going stiff when turning to right hand lock (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 30,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 r17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,834 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front discs worn

Pass 23 May 2017 23,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 19,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PZA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG13 PZA, 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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BG13 PZA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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