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CY62 FVV

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,856 mi
Last recorded65,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,856 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light unit loose

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 65,856 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light unit loose

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,876 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fog light unit loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 62,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level low - below minimum

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fog light unit loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,886 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both - twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light unit loose

Rear Heatshield loose

Road wheel slightly distorted All - dents on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,220 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,110 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,843 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking no cord showing

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls no cord showing

Fail 10 Jan 2019 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking no cord showing

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls no cord showing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,843 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall no cord showing

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls no cord showing

Fail 10 Jan 2019 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall no cord showing

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls no cord showing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,257 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded and broken(system still secure)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 16,086 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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CY62 FVV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CY62 FVV, 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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What year was CY62 FVV registered?

CY62 FVV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2013.

Is CY62 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 FVV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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