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FL13 LJY

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,365 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 56,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,585 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 52,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 40,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,483 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,705 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 31,703 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,826 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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FL13 LJY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL13 LJY, 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 FL13 LJY registered?

FL13 LJY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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