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LR04 STJ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 STJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,366 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2025 73,366 miles

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

Both front discs corroded on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,815 miles

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge also with small cuts to inner shoulder

Fail 7 Mar 2024 71,815 miles

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge also with small cuts to inner shoulder

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,962 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 61,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,666 miles

SAT NAV & CAMERA ON SCREEN

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav also camera on screen ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav also camera on screen ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN APROX (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WEAR,LIPS (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET ADRIFT,SYSTEM SECURE

Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN APROX (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WEAR,LIPS (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET ADRIFT,SYSTEM SECURE

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,816 miles

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

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

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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LR04 STJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR04 STJ, 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 LR04 STJ registered?

LR04 STJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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