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LT13 XAN

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 XAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,043 miles

evidence of oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

evidence of oil leak

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,344 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LOOK POOR

Fail 26 Jun 2025 76,344 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LOOK POOR

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,756 miles

Offside Front corner ligely to become detatched

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 68,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin remove of wheels to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 60,461 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,686 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 26,631 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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LT13 XAN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LT13 XAN, 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 LT13 XAN registered?

LT13 XAN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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