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FP13 XAJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 68,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 63,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS PITTED/LIPPED=RENEW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 63,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS PITTED/LIPPED=RENEW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,642 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 59,642 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,956 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions detected

Fail 3 Mar 2021 49,342 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

no emissions detected

Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,396 miles

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

manufacturers covers fitted

no emissions detected

Pass 17 Mar 2019 33,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,698 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust bracket broken before silencer (but exhaust is still secure ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,921 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 XAJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

FP13 XAJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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