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PY13 FNU

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY13 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 114,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 114,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,941 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 105,022 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,421 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

Fail 8 May 2018 84,421 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,221 miles

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken off

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,694 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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PY13 FNU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY13 FNU, 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 PY13 FNU registered?

PY13 FNU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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