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LV63 XHW

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 XHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 121,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Jan 2024 121,181 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,642 miles

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

Offside day running lamp not working

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Day time running light not working

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,003 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,244 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,054 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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LV63 XHW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV63 XHW, 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 LV63 XHW registered?

LV63 XHW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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