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BL13 UAY

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,144 miles

coolant added to reservoir to carry out test

front suspension arm bushes slightly cracked and perished

nsr coil spring slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,640 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 92,359 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 92,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 76,633 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 61,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,404 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,027 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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BL13 UAY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAY, 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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BL13 UAY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2013.

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