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FV13 BVB

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,170 mi
Last recorded187,170 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 187,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 187,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 158,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 158,400 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,100 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 144,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 117,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 105,992 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,159 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,047 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,495 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FV13 BVB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 FV13 BVB, 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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FV13 BVB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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