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BV13 ZXJ

2013 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,238 mi
Last recorded74,238 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 74,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,397 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,662 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to the limit and tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch inner liner damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner loose/adrift

Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 14,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 12,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZXJ is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 ZXJ registered?

BV13 ZXJ is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 ZXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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