CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM13 DWJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,405 mi
Last recorded140,405 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 DWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 140,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 140,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,765 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 135,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both lights are white (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,489 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Dec 2020 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,363 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front anti roll bar links worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front anti roll bar links worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight bulge on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit & devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM13 DWJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM13 DWJ, 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

How do I check the history of FM13 DWJ?

You can check the full history of FM13 DWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM13 DWJ registered?

FM13 DWJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FM13 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 DWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM13 DWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM13 DWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.