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PE13 BUW

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,254 mi
Last recorded77,254 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 BUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,254 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 77,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 68,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,128 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 48,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slight wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm, 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,468 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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PE13 BUW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 PE13 BUW, 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 PE13 BUW registered?

PE13 BUW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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