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FG13 FLZ

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,501 mi
Last recorded152,501 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 FLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 152,501 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 147,990 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 144,262 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 138,331 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting defective Two missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,637 miles

Exhaust front and centre hangers corroded through.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arms rear bushes perished an d cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres outer sidewalls. 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,001 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2019 114,001 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,085 miles

Rear discs are worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perrished

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 FLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

FG13 FLZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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