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FV13 BVC

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,775 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,383 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 80,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,877 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting partially corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting partially corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mounting partially corroded away. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mounting partially corroded away. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 72,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.077 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.95% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 343 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,671 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear mountings broke and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 28,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BVC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc 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 FV13 BVC, 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 FV13 BVC registered?

FV13 BVC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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