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FY13 BDU

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,131 mi
Last recorded111,131 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 BDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 111,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 106,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,548 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,687 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,459 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,640 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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FY13 BDU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY13 BDU, 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 FY13 BDU registered?

FY13 BDU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is FY13 BDU safe to buy?

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