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L5 GOY

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,765 mi
Last recorded128,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,530 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED ON CORNER

Fail 9 Jan 2025 119,530 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED ON CORNER

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 104,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,646 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,819 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides,inner (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,021 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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L5 GOY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L5 GOY, 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 L5 GOY registered?

L5 GOY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is L5 GOY safe to buy?

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