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KW13 FMU

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 FMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,574 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 70,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to cords STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

top up engine oil 2 litres

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,940 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer internals collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2023 65,940 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer internals collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on shoulder 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,011 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,036 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,384 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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KW13 FMU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol 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 KW13 FMU, 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 KW13 FMU registered?

KW13 FMU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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