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BN13 SYV

2013 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,266 mi
Last recorded51,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped wheel trim fitted obscuring vision (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel trim fitted obscuring vision (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 51,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped wheel trim fitted obscuring vision (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel trim fitted obscuring vision (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit also cracked and perished 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracked and perished worn inner and outer edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 48,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit also cracked and perished 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit cracked and perished worn inner and outer edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 45,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 39,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 32,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 25,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen wiper effectiveness is poor. Worn blade &/or greasy screen.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2016 15,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SYV is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BN13 SYV is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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