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LT13 ZYE

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 ZYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,093 miles

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

steering inner rack play

Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,630 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,909 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 67,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,159 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)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,347 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 ZYE is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT13 ZYE registered?

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

Is LT13 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT13 ZYE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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