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LV13 HWO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 HWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,514 miles

Couple of bulbs not working in the 3rd brake light

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 54,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Couple of bulbs not working in the 3rd brake light

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,882 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front, lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front, lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 46,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front, lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of front, lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 44,316 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,755 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 21,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,975 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 14,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 9,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 7,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,022 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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LV13 HWO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

LV13 HWO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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