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WU13 FVW

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU13 FVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays covering testable components

Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,704 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,756 miles

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

under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,793 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering testable components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,454 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering testable components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,538 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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WU13 FVW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU13 FVW, 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 WU13 FVW registered?

WU13 FVW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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