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BK13 ELV

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light missing

Underbody corroded - Suspension corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb LLB380 x1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded - Suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,130 miles

Left hand indicator tell tale light flashes dimly.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 66,130 miles

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

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

Left hand indicator tell tale light flashes dimly.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 51,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output top of both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,254 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 32,254 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,250 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 24,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 21,094 miles

Inner face of front brake discs heavily corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 13,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 9,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BK13 ELV is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK13 ELV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK13 ELV registered?

BK13 ELV is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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