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DG13 FOA

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,434 mi
Last recorded78,434 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 FOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,865 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 77,865 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin fumes leaking around egr valve (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 75,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 75,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 73,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 73,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 66,752 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 60,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,584 miles

unable to read emissions to clean.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,493 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 24,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DG13 FOA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG13 FOA, 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 DG13 FOA registered?

DG13 FOA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is DG13 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 FOA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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