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LV13 VXA

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,762 mi
Last recorded75,762 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 75,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,140 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,139 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,430 miles

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

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

front brake disc lippped

rear exhaust bracket support deteriorating

slight buckle at rear wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,536 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 49,536 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,954 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 37,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,614 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre's sidewall

cut in o/s/f tyre's sidewall

both front disc lipped

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 VXA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LV13 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

LV13 VXA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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