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OY13 BYK

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 BYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,687 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 18 Apr 2025 51,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 48,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 43,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 38,736 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,603 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One of front to middle section hangers coming away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of back box hangers broke away and the other one is coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 34,603 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One of front to middle section hangers coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of back box hangers broke away and the other one is coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,029 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 28,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,951 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 BYK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY13 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

OY13 BYK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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