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OY13 BWE

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 BWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 69,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 69,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 69,031 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,891 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 61,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,753 miles

front tyre treads worn low on edges

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 BWE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OY13 BWE, 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 OY13 BWE registered?

OY13 BWE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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