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FL13 AXV

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 AXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 57,599 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 57,599 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,543 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing, but no movement

Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,015 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 48,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 45,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 41,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,717 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 34,717 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 2,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 2,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 718 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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FL13 AXV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL13 AXV, 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 FL13 AXV registered?

FL13 AXV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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