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AP13 LJX

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 LJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,919 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seats lead down obstructing inspection of seats and seat belts

Fail 19 Jun 2025 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats lead down obstructing inspection of seats and seat belts

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,689 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 74,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,781 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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AP13 LJX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP13 LJX, 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 AP13 LJX registered?

AP13 LJX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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