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LY62 CSZ

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 132,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorber top mount bearings noisy

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 132,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorber top mount bearings noisy

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 110,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 108,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,892 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 88,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,386 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,382 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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LY62 CSZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY62 CSZ, 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 LY62 CSZ registered?

LY62 CSZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2013.

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