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P55 JLP

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,426 mi
Last recorded43,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 39,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,036 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 14,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,883 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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P55 JLP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P55 JLP, 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 P55 JLP registered?

P55 JLP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is P55 JLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 JLP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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