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BJ13 LBP

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,896 mi
Last recorded93,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 LBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 93,896 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 93,896 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,958 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 88,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn n/s more (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 83,459 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn + pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges worn n/s more (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 78,675 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,675 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre repaired in a unrepairable part of Tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (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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BJ13 LBP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ13 LBP, 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 BJ13 LBP registered?

BJ13 LBP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2013.

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