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FP13 FBG

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,920 mi
Last recorded176,920 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both & Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 153,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake flex hose insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2024 153,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flex hose insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 147,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 135,660 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 135,660 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,784 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 78,953 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,394 miles

exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 9 May 2017 45,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,646 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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FP13 FBG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP13 FBG, 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 FP13 FBG registered?

FP13 FBG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is FP13 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP13 FBG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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