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BU13 PYT

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 PYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,939 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,398 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 74,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,142 miles

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 4 Mar 2022 71,142 miles

exhaust corroded and weak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5/3.0 mm(limit 1.6 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,797 miles

exhaust bracket`s corroded

wipers not 100 % efficient

Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust bracket`s corroded

wipers not 100 % efficient

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,682 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,444 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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BU13 PYT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PYT, 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 PYT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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