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LV13 VFR

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,430 mi
Last recorded52,430 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 52,429 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 47,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 30,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 21,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable. ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 21,336 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Unable to use seatbelt. (5.3.1u)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable. ()

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 VFR is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFR, 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 LV13 VFR registered?

LV13 VFR is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is LV13 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 VFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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