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OU63 BVP

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 BVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

No outstanding recall

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray

Fail 30 Jan 2026 71,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

No outstanding recall

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,185 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

both rear tyres perishing near to excess

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,277 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,276 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,427 miles

slight perishing rear tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2021 46,427 miles

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

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

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 43,161 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 36,036 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 30,085 miles

rear exhaust bracket loose but system adequately supported

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 20,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OU63 BVP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OU63 BVP, 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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OU63 BVP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2013.

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