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BG13 XUL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,351 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 68,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 59,562 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 25,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 7,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,962 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 XUL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

BG13 XUL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is BG13 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XUL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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