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YY13 BBF

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 90,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/ clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mounting part missing -below bearing , (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,104 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 72,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 63,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 63,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 55,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 49,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,433 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 37,709 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 33,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YY13 BBF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY13 BBF, 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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YY13 BBF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2013.

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