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BV13 OLU

2013 Citroen C1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished + pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished + pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive area around NSF drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 74,352 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished + pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perished + pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive area around NSF drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,908 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,908 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing One On Each Wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,139 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 54,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,470 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,718 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 26,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 19,685 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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BV13 OLU is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV13 OLU, 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 BV13 OLU registered?

BV13 OLU is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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