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LJ63 ODE

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 ODE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,103 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 52,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear condensation in rear lamp lens

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion and grooves on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,314 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deeply perished. deep cuts. large nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from water pump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer bracket partially detached.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,221 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,786 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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LJ63 ODE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LJ63 ODE, 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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LJ63 ODE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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