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FG63 VRU

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,860 mi
Last recorded181,860 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 181,860 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 181,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 173,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 168,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,414 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 130,380 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,896 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 105,896 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,259 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,370 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,284 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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FG63 VRU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 FG63 VRU, 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 FG63 VRU registered?

FG63 VRU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is FG63 VRU safe to buy?

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