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OU13 LCX

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,124 mi
Last recorded57,124 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,377 miles

CENTRAL and REAR exhaust hangers partly split

Front BOTH TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE/S

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH NS AND OS sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 50,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. *HEADLAMP AIM CHECK REQUIRED ON RE-INSPECTION* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRAL and REAR exhaust hangers partly split

Front BOTH TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE/S

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH NS AND OS sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,751 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 41,750 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 35,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,852 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket slightly broken

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,248 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 19,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,035 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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OU13 LCX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU13 LCX, 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 OU13 LCX registered?

OU13 LCX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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