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FP13 FRV

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 90,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 90,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 81,713 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 81,688 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,918 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 65,918 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 60,531 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 53,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 45,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 37,825 miles

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

N/S/R Exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 21 May 2016 28,451 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 FRV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP13 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

FP13 FRV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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