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LG13 VFX

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,357 mi
Last recorded115,357 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 VFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 115,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 115,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,928 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,276 miles

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

Rear wiper split

coolant low

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,427 miles

Horn not working properly Sounds quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,427 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn not working properly Sounds quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,333 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres perished

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 VFX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG13 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

LG13 VFX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is LG13 VFX safe to buy?

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