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LX63 XVZ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,963 mi
Last recorded111,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,963 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,978 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2023 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,863 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge and close to limit!

offside front badly worn inner edge and near limit!

Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge and close to limit!

offside front badly worn inner edge and near limit!

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,427 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 52,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,823 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs and pads worn.

offside front brake binding slightly.

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 XVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX63 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

LX63 XVZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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