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BU13 PXN

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,206 mi
Last recorded142,206 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 PXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 142,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 139,290 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 139,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,243 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 116,453 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,301 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,723 miles

Exhaust silencer previous welding repair

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake application slightly uneven and slight fluctuation

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer previous welding repair

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake application slightly uneven and slight fluctuation

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,488 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PXN 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 75%.

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 BU13 PXN, 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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BU13 PXN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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