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LC13 MSV

2013 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,295 mi
Last recorded34,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 34,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,604 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner pads look low (outer ok)

Pass 3 Oct 2023 23,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 23,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,368 miles

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

engine bay covers obscuring view

Pass 15 Oct 2021 12,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 11,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 11,070 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,087 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 10,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 MSV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC13 MSV, 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 LC13 MSV registered?

LC13 MSV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is LC13 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 MSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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