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BU13 WHD

2013 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 WHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,946 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 129,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 104,561 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 104,561 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,777 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BU13 WHD is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU13 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU13 WHD registered?

BU13 WHD is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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