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BV13 SVT

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,221 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,213 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,163 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,278 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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BV13 SVT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

BV13 SVT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is BV13 SVT safe to buy?

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