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FD13 JZL

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 JZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 136,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 122,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 117,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2023 117,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2022 109,456 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Nail in tyre both. ()

Pass 4 May 2021 98,887 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 98,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 76,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,600 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,600 miles

Offside 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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FD13 JZL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD13 JZL, 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 FD13 JZL registered?

FD13 JZL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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