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FG13 ESN

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,116 mi
Last recorded51,116 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 ESN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,173 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak coolant housing ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,625 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE front discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level was low

slight brake judder from nearside and offside front

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 45,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,183 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 40,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,223 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear exhaust mount bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,204 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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FG13 ESN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG13 ESN, 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 FG13 ESN registered?

FG13 ESN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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