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LN13 TXU

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 TXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 106,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,675 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level tail gate lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine saturated with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level tail gate lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine saturated with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to properly test both rear wheel bearings due to bind

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 89,376 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 82,160 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 76,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 69,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear registration plate obscured

both rear tyre's perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2020 69,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear registration plate obscured

both rear tyre's perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 60,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge

Rear silencer bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer edge

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

Rear silencer bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,856 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LN13 TXU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LN13 TXU, 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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LN13 TXU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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