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HV13 FKG

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 FKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 75,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 75,766 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

air bag light has been on and off during test

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Mount Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Jun 2017 55,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 May 2016 42,423 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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HV13 FKG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV13 FKG, 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 HV13 FKG registered?

HV13 FKG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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