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BK13 XML

2013 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,962 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 99,706 miles

slight wear noted in n/s/f and o/s/f steering tie bars

Fail 22 Dec 2025 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear noted in n/s/f and o/s/f steering tie bars

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,211 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 70,176 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 37,424 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 28,008 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,260 miles

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 XML is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XML, 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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BK13 XML is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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