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GJ13 LZN

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,772 mi
Last recorded71,772 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2025 69,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,010 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 69,010 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,934 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 60,934 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,445 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,608 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 30,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,666 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2018 11,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 8,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 4,264 miles

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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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GJ13 LZN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ13 LZN, 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 GJ13 LZN registered?

GJ13 LZN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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