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LV13 BYT

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust brackets in a poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust brackets in a poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2024 88,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,987 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,893 miles

Center seatbelt faulty

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,893 miles

Center seatbelt faulty

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 63,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,268 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 15 Feb 2017 25,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,228 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 17,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edge (8.1.2a)

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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LV13 BYT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV13 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

LV13 BYT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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