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R97 FOW

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 FOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 43,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 38,268 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 38,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,159 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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R97 FOW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R97 FOW, 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 R97 FOW registered?

R97 FOW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is R97 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 FOW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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