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BT13 VBM

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,123 mi
Last recorded39,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 39,123 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 33,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,576 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm on edg (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer front support weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 20,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,941 miles

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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BT13 VBM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT13 VBM, 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 BT13 VBM registered?

BT13 VBM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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The MOT history for BT13 VBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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