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FR13 KWL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 KWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 119,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,718 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 110,717 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front/rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 17 Oct 2020 103,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front/rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 23 May 2019 84,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine, dampness in area of intercooler and fuel pump. NOT FUEL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Tape on outer end, working OK. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 84,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Bulb holder damaged, repaired and OK. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine, dampness in area of intercooler and fuel pump. NOT FUEL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Tape on outer end, working OK. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 69,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 50,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Unable to fully inspect NSR seatbelt, child seat installed

Fail 20 May 2016 39,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Unable to fully inspect NSR seatbelt, child seat installed

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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FR13 KWL 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 62.5%.

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 FR13 KWL, 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 FR13 KWL registered?

FR13 KWL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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