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BU13 EFZ

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 EFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 113,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 111,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 92,299 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2021 86,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2019 71,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,725 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 61,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,212 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Aug 2016 43,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BU13 EFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU13 EFZ, 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 BU13 EFZ registered?

BU13 EFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is BU13 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 EFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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