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LS13 HTP

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 HTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 84,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,300 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 83,300 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 81,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect turbo boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect turbo boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,420 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge outer and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 73,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper spilt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge outer and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,172 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,172 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 30,930 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 30,924 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,635 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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LS13 HTP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS13 HTP, 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 LS13 HTP registered?

LS13 HTP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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