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2013 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · FN63 CSO

FN63 CSO

2013 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 77,304 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2013 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 06 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
77,304 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Citroen C3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 March 2025 at 77,292 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 9 August 2024 at 75,795 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared successive annual examinations without outstanding advisories. The owner has maintained a consistent test schedule and the absence of recorded faults across the last three passed certificates indicates no worsening mechanical condition. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2013 vehicle, totalling 77,292 miles or roughly 5,946 miles per year. The test on 11 August 2023 captured 69,037 miles, rising to 75,795 by 9 August 2024, then 77,292 by March 2025; this shows gentle annual use with no rapid accumulation. The sparse record shows only two failed tests on 10 August 2023 at 69,021 miles and 9 August 2024 at 75,791 miles, both with no defects logged, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical neglect. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and suspension mounts, as MOT entries with no defects do not confirm absence of early-stage rust on a thirteen-year-old hatchback. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant physical checks for binding or wear despite the clean advisories. Given the low mileage and standing periods implied by the usage pattern, examine the condition of consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and fluid degradation that light use can mask. The recurring same-day fail-and-pass pattern suggests the seller should clarify the test centre procedures, but the vehicle itself shows no recorded trend of serious mechanical or structural risk.

FN63 CSO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
  • 77,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✓ No outstanding recalls
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FN63 CSO Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202369,037 mi
  2. 09/08/202475,791 mi+6,754 mi
  3. 09/08/202475,795 mi+4 mi
  4. 28/03/202577,292 mi+1,497 mi
  5. 08/05/202677,304 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 3,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FN63 CSO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 22:20
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (FN63 CSO) between August 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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