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RE13 FZJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 77,174 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,499 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 73,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 59,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,302 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,152 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 43,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,155 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,705 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,046 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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RE13 FZJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE13 FZJ, 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 RE13 FZJ registered?

RE13 FZJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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