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LG13 MVC

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 MVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,967 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens condensated! May effect lights!

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,965 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both showing white! (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured faded! (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens condensated! May effect lights!

corrosion to rear box, rear sub frame & hub components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,621 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 82,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,016 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 77,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,559 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023 68,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED WRONG AND TO HIGH (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,140 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,829 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust bracket broken before rear box

Fail 15 Jul 2021 51,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust bracket broken before rear box

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,911 miles

both rear tyres cracked inside treads

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside passenger air bag switched off

Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside passenger air bag switched off

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,697 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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LG13 MVC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG13 MVC, 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 LG13 MVC registered?

LG13 MVC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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