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FX13 HTE

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 HTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,412 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust pipe inner mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,460 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust pipe inner mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 48,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust pipe inner mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres down to aprox 2.5mm in centre

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,828 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,026 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Rear both tyres cracking

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer adrift,system still secure

exhaust bracket on front subframe adrift at bottom,system still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,031 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,219 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 30 Jan 2017 20,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Feb 2016 15,874 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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FX13 HTE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red 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 FX13 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX13 HTE?

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What year was FX13 HTE registered?

FX13 HTE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is FX13 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX13 HTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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