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FY13 VRV

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 97,040 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 97,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,246 miles

exhaust backbox hanger snapped

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,680 miles

exhaust rear hanger snapped

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,815 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,490 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,186 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,363 miles

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

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

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 VRV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

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

Is FY13 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 VRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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