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LB13 VJE

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,214 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 81,214 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 75,051 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper suspect too small for screen not clearing full sweept area

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside mirror taped

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

bonnet latch realise cable tided temperamental to open

Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper suspect too small for screen not clearing full sweept area

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside mirror taped

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axel corroded

bonnet latch realise cable tided temperamental to open

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 47,770 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,137 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer edges

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,137 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer edges

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,678 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 VJE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB13 VJE, 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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LB13 VJE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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