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HJ13 LAO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,831 miles

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 Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2026 97,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,344 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 78,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front anti-roll bar moved to the right and touching Offside outer c.v boot

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Touching Offside brake caliper on full lock (5.3.3 (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 Also splits to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,622 miles

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 27 Jul 2020 62,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,367 miles

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

Rear rear tires perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,129 miles

Nearside tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,129 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,883 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,883 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

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

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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HJ13 LAO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ13 LAO, 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 HJ13 LAO registered?

HJ13 LAO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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