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LV13 BYF

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,183 mi
Last recorded110,183 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 110,183 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming lipped

Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,730 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge / tyre wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge / tyre wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,942 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 16,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 16,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 15,727 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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LV13 BYF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV13 BYF, 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 LV13 BYF registered?

LV13 BYF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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