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FH13 XMS

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,743 mi
Last recorded129,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 XMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,743 miles

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

Rear REAR UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

Fail 9 Jan 2026 129,694 miles

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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING LOW ON EDGES.(195-55X16V)M+S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,636 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 118,619 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,937 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-55X16V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(195-55X16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,163 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,730 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 49,303 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,490 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FH13 XMS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 FH13 XMS, 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 FH13 XMS registered?

FH13 XMS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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