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EK63 BYW

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,724 mi
Last recorded83,724 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,724 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2024 76,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall and is wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,970 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 50,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,088 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 38,479 miles

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

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

front & rear exhaust bracket welds broken away

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,483 miles

sidewalls on tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 16,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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EK63 BYW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK63 BYW, 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 EK63 BYW registered?

EK63 BYW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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