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FXZ 2697

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,228 mi
Last recorded41,228 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 2697
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41,228 miles

Coolant leak at thermostat housing area ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 18 Nov 2025 41,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak at thermostat housing area ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside wear on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 34,087 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 32,189 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe which is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 32,186 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe which is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge, tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 29,152 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 26,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 24,272 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 24,272 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 22,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 16,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 12,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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FXZ 2697 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXZ 2697, 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

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What year was FXZ 2697 registered?

FXZ 2697 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is FXZ 2697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 2697 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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