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BV63 DDL

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,434 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,577 miles

rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,266 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 56,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working main bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps registration bulb not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,743 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,746 miles

Nearside Front puncture

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,825 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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BV63 DDL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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