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BU13 WHC

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,361 mi
Last recorded37,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 WHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,361 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 37,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 33,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,592 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking / aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside sill previously repaired

Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,504 miles

Nearside sill area previously repaired

Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,857 miles

Nearside outer sill has signs of previous bodywork repair.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 26,857 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two exhaust mounting brackets corroded free, leaving exhaust system insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill has signs of previous bodywork repair.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre lightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre lightly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres lightly cracked / aged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,162 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 21,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,207 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

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 WHC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 WHC registered?

BU13 WHC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is BU13 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 WHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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