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CU13 LAA

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,848 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2025 94,848 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and worn close to cords advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and worn close to cords advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 84,650 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,763 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,185 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,269 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 34,658 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear backbox bracket broken but still secure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 19,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU13 LAA 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 CU13 LAA, 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 CU13 LAA registered?

CU13 LAA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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