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DE13 BAU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 81,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 67,632 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 67,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 67,295 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,709 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 33,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 33,560 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 14,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,981 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,661 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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DE13 BAU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE13 BAU, 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 DE13 BAU registered?

DE13 BAU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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