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BN13 GSV

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,670 mi
Last recorded76,670 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,670 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,585 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear bumper slightly insecure. (OSF/NSR)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. (155/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF, NSF & NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 74,557 miles

All direction indicators not working Stalk fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box/Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear bumper slightly insecure. (OSF/NSR)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. (155/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF, NSF & NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 72,139 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,299 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,831 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 59,766 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,911 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,421 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 21,421 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BN13 GSV is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN13 GSV, 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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What year was BN13 GSV registered?

BN13 GSV is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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