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BL13 OLX

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,004 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 76,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2024 76,438 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,111 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Bonnet release damaged inside vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,818 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 53,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Aug 2020 47,917 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 47,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket @ back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,642 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 43,642 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,325 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

silencer front mounting partially rotted off but still reasonably secure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,961 miles

Front brake disks scored and liped

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,504 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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BL13 OLX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL13 OLX, 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 BL13 OLX registered?

BL13 OLX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2013.

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