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LR13 BJE

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,022 mi
Last recorded69,022 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays

Fail 23 Mar 2026 69,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,144 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 64,141 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,280 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 58,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,456 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,594 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,923 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,845 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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LR13 BJE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR13 BJE, 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 LR13 BJE registered?

LR13 BJE is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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