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LB13 MVN

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,398 mi
Last recorded52,398 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 42,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 15,651 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 15,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 12,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer one of the support brackets is close to becoming insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished shoulder area of the tyre 2013 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished shoulder area of the tyre 2013 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both the rear brake disks are pitted slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2020 10,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 10,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 6,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 6,345 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily pitted and corroded!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 3,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 3,948 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 3,319 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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LB13 MVN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB13 MVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB13 MVN registered?

LB13 MVN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is LB13 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 MVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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