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LG13 VGF

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,642 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box fluid tank attached to transmission under vehicle is covered in fluid but is not excessively or continuously leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front bumper loose but not considered insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper defective.

Fail 26 Jun 2025 103,570 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box fluid tank attached to transmission under vehicle is covered in fluid but is not excessively or continuously leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front bumper loose but not considered insecure.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper defective.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 97,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 91,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,827 miles

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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 84,827 miles

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

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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,563 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,397 miles

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,037 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,666 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 44,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,943 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 33,943 miles

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

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 VGF is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

LG13 VGF is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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