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BN63 YVZ

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 YVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,860 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car has heavy corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/ sill has damage

n/s/f shocker top has lift /play and slight noise lock to lock

o/s sill has damage

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes to calipers have corrosion

oil leak engine

rear mount on exhaust has broken

Fail 3 Oct 2025 155,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front wipers just in limit

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

car has heavy corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

o/s sill has damage

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes to calipers have corrosion

oil leak engine

rear mount on exhaust has broken

Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,964 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust sillencer front brackect broken but still supported

Fail 26 Sep 2024 143,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust sillencer front brackect broken but still supported

Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,568 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Rear wheels binding (both)

Fail 8 Sep 2023 133,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Rear wheels binding (both)

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 124,277 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,136 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 96,136 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 39,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edge.

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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BN63 YVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN63 YVZ, 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 BN63 YVZ registered?

BN63 YVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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