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MJ13 LDL

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 LDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 72,018 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone front bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Damaged by Screw in the outer edge. NOT REPAIRABLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,814 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 34,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 34,548 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 27,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,439 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 21,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 15,402 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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MJ13 LDL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDL, 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 MJ13 LDL registered?

MJ13 LDL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is MJ13 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ13 LDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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