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LC13 HJY

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 78,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,242 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from inter cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 76,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from inter cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,468 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,424 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 54,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,658 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,493 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broke away due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,785 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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LC13 HJY is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC13 HJY, 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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LC13 HJY is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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