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RL12 BAY

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL12 BAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 59,000 miles

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

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

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

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Fail 8 Nov 2025 59,000 miles

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

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

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

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

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Pass 23 Nov 2024 54,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 48,646 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 43,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 37,668 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

under body tray loose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 28,726 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 23,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 16,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,552 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 15,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 9,189 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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RL12 BAY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RL12 BAY, 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 RL12 BAY registered?

RL12 BAY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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