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CF13 BZW

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 97,897 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 97,866 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 97,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.1% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits at 600ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,401 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 81,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,764 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,760 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 70,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,887 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CF13 BZW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF13 BZW, 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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CF13 BZW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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