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BK13 HCL

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 117,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre worn uneven across tread 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 108,930 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre worn uneven across tread 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 98,032 miles

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

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

Rear (Exhaust heat shield partly loose)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (Left hand bulb not lit) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (Marked) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear (Exhaust heat shield partly loose)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (Left hand bulb not lit) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,416 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Mar 2023 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting is broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 70,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, slight valve damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm, slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, slight valve damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,888 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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BK13 HCL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK13 HCL, 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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BK13 HCL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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