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LC13 MTE

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 18,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,820 miles

Front Brake discs and pads wearing

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly

Water ingress in boot area

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,661 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake discs worn/ scored and corroding.

Offside Front Tyre --slight damage.

Water ingress into boot area.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 18,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front N/S & O/S brake discs worn/ scored and corroding.

Nearside Rear Indicator pale

Offside Front Tyre --slight damage.

Water ingress into boot area.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

water ingress in boot area

Pass 10 Jan 2022 17,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower bumper mount broken and slightly loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper outer cover loose (NS )-- Recommend attention

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to wear indicators , with slight bulge in side wall .

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes snatching slightly and have uneven application / release 27% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 17,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper outer cover loose (NS )-- Recommend attention

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to wear indicators , with slight bulge in side wall .

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes snatching slightly and have uneven application / release 27% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge / slight bulge in side wall

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front bumper mounts damaged/loose recommend attention

Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,920 miles

nail in nsr tyre

os windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 9,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nsr tyre

os windscreen wiper smearing

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 MTE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc 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 MTE, 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 LC13 MTE registered?

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

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