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RV63 BBO

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,331 miles

Under Vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached And off side (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect And off side (5.3.2 (d))

Under Vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,269 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 65,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And off side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,596 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 60,592 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 55,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,568 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 50,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Corrosion in general on exhaust

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,418 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket just held on by one weld rest of bracket adrift from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 40,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket just held on by one weld rest of bracket adrift from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,998 miles

front brake pads appear low

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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RV63 BBO 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 62.5%.

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 RV63 BBO, 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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RV63 BBO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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