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LX63 TVL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,182 mi
Last recorded76,182 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 76,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,515 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 74,515 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,154 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2024 68,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,443 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 59,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 51,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,137 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,136 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 43,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2020 43,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,955 miles

childseat fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 34,406 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2016 13,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LX63 TVL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX63 TVL, 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 LX63 TVL registered?

LX63 TVL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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