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MJ13 LDC

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,586 mi
Last recorded71,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 LDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 71,586 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 71,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 68,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,557 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 67,557 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 64,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 64,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,274 miles

Nearside Rear 1856515 nail in tyre not repairable

Pass 27 May 2020 57,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,270 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,520 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 20,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

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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MJ13 LDC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ13 LDC, 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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MJ13 LDC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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