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YY13 BBJ

2013 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,880 mi
Last recorded24,880 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C142,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,880 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 24,880 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,641 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 21,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 18,460 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 18,460 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,584 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,381 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 14,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,227 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YY13 BBJ is a 2013 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,740 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY13 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY13 BBJ registered?

YY13 BBJ is a 2013 Citroen C1, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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