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BV63 DCO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,859 mi
Last recorded74,859 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear damper dust cover deteriated

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear damper dust cover deteriated

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 71,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 63,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,362 miles

center exhaust hanger bracket broken(exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INNER EDGES. RECOMMEND TRACKING WITH NEW TYRES. 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED. REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,685 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,187 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 14,187 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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BV63 DCO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BV63 DCO, 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 BV63 DCO registered?

BV63 DCO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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