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LO13 EPL

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,350 mi
Last recorded70,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 EPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 69,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,904 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,865 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,924 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,495 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,155 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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LO13 EPL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LO13 EPL, 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 LO13 EPL registered?

LO13 EPL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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