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FG13 ETV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 ETV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All, Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, De-Bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,253 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling Anti-Roll Bar (2.1.4 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective All, Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, De-Bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,531 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 79,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 68,573 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 58,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread both edges & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn more on inner edge

headlamp leveling switch works intermittently

Fail 19 Jan 2021 38,734 miles

Exhaust system insecure center rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn more on inner edge

headlamp leveling switch works intermittently

Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,868 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 May 2017 20,569 miles

Oil leak

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 15,052 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 ETV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG13 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

FG13 ETV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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