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ST13 BUV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,370 mi
Last recorded35,370 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 BUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 35,370 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 30,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 27,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 24,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,195 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 21,195 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 19,948 miles

Front exhaust heat shield rattle

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Rear exhaust mount detached (rear box front mount)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box front mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 15,469 miles

Front both front wiper blades smear.

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust back box front mount broken

Slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyres outer side wall.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,891 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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ST13 BUV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST13 BUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST13 BUV registered?

ST13 BUV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is ST13 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 BUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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