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BN13 YRC

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear bumper and wing damaged

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear bumper and wing damaged

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 97,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror very small

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 97,736 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror very small

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,216 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

large cut into nearside front outer sidewall

offside number plate bulb is not working

rear seats and seatbelts are not testable as seats are folded down

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are badly lipped and worn recommend replacement asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

large cut into nearside front outer sidewall

offside number plate bulb is not working

rear seats and seatbelts are not testable as seats are folded down

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,428 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

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

Rear poor

Fail 3 Sep 2020 49,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

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

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

Rear poor

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,809 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket cracked but still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 15,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BN13 YRC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN13 YRC, 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 BN13 YRC registered?

BN13 YRC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 YRC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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