2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · FR13 VKV
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 67,854 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR13 VKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 67,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR13 VKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (FR13 VKV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FR13 VKV Mileage History
- 09/10/202354,090 mi
- 09/10/202354,090 mi
- 01/10/202461,775 mi+7,685 mi
- 06/10/202567,853 mi+6,078 mi
- 07/10/202567,854 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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