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OY13 BBX

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,005 mi
Last recorded39,005 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 36,442 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 33,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 25,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge 185/65/15 ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 25,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge 185/65/15 ()

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 22,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,895 miles

Nearside Front starting to wear on edges

Offside Front starting to wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 18,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished 185/65/15

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished 185/65/15

Pass 18 May 2016 12,520 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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OY13 BBX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY13 BBX, 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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OY13 BBX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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