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FY13 VRL

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,794 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing not turning with spring (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slight tear

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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FY13 VRL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY13 VRL, 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 FY13 VRL registered?

FY13 VRL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is FY13 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 VRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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