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BG63 FBJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,062 mi
Last recorded52,062 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 FBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,062 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 52,060 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,344 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but secure

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,841 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 5mm starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 27,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 22,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,368 miles

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

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 12,358 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

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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BG63 FBJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG63 FBJ, 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 BG63 FBJ registered?

BG63 FBJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is BG63 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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