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BL62 UCR

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,282 mi
Last recorded91,282 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 UCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,150 miles

Rear axel corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 88,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,661 miles

corrosion under side suspension components/floors

emissions just passed test

Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,654 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing flexi insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion under side suspension components/floors

emissions just passed test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,096 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 57,096 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,402 miles

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 20 Jan 2016 25,057 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 25,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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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BL62 UCR is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL62 UCR, 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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BL62 UCR is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2013.

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