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LV13 GXU

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,240 mi
Last recorded74,240 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 GXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 1 May 2025 70,620 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 2 May 2024 67,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,293 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 55,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens is slight damaged.

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

Oil level is low.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens is slight damaged.

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

Oil level is low.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lamp lens slight damaged.

Oil level is low.

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 39,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lamp lens slight damaged.

Oil level is low.

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Revers lamp lens has cracked.

Rear Tyre's has slight cracked.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Revers lamp lens has cracked.

Rear Tyre's has slight cracked.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 19,614 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering system fouling Offside front wheel in contact with inner wheel arch on left lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 11,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LV13 GXU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LV13 GXU, 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 LV13 GXU registered?

LV13 GXU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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