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FX13 HTJ

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 HTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 95,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 90,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 90,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, tyre perishing, and cuts close to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box blowing on weld repair round hanger mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 82,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 78,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,386 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,371 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,169 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 60,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,484 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 48,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB BROKEN (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,286 miles

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

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 HTJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol 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 FX13 HTJ, 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 FX13 HTJ registered?

FX13 HTJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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