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DE13 BZB

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 63,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 56,665 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 56,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,842 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,864 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 41,864 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,215 miles

service light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,401 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 40,396 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,335 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 BZB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc 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 BZB, 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 BZB registered?

DE13 BZB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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