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HY13 FDN

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 FDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,808 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,269 miles

Central and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated - but held up by cable tie / wire

Emissions CO and Lamba just met requirements, will require seeing too

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 72,268 miles

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

Central and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated - but held up by cable tie / wire

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets broken off and only held up by 1 bracket, advise replacement system ASAP

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,625 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two mounts broken remaining one corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,839 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2nd from rear broken of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front disc's worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,462 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,994 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

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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HY13 FDN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY13 FDN, 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 HY13 FDN registered?

HY13 FDN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for HY13 FDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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