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FM13 MFZ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 MFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 47,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 44,205 miles

Both rear tyres worn close the wear marker

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,069 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,666 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 33,666 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,758 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 29,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,769 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 14,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 10,115 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 10,115 miles

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

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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FM13 MFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol 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 FM13 MFZ, 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 FM13 MFZ registered?

FM13 MFZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is FM13 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 MFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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