2013 Citroen C3 1.0L Petrol · BG63 VLA
2013 Citroen C3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 32,860 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG63 VLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 32,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG63 VLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (BG63 VLA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
BG63 VLA Mileage History
- 02/09/202226,295 mi
- 13/09/202328,858 mi+2,563 mi
- 14/09/202328,858 mi
- 03/09/202431,014 mi+2,156 mi
- 23/09/202532,860 mi+1,846 mi
Average of roughly 2,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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