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FD13 DHF

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,618 mi
Last recorded106,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 DHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 106,618 miles

Engine covers And Undertray's fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,458 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,900 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 87,898 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,937 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,937 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 51,205 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 35,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,271 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 22,271 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 14,929 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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FD13 DHF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FD13 DHF, 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 FD13 DHF registered?

FD13 DHF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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