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FP13 XAF

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 122,285 miles

front and rear brake low

Fail 6 Jun 2026 122,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear brake low

Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 117,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,195 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,195 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,058 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 21,382 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 XAF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FP13 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

FP13 XAF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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