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BV13 SUU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,722 mi
Last recorded58,722 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 SUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 58,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyres slighty worn inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2026 58,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyres slighty worn inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2025 49,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 49,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 49,381 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 49,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUT. NO REPAIR. 185/65 15 ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. SENSOR SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 38,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive BACK OF ENGINE. SENSOR SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,991 miles

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Fail 12 Jun 2017 35,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT MISSING (7.1.1)

Front EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,263 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2ml

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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BV13 SUU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV13 SUU, 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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What year was BV13 SUU registered?

BV13 SUU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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