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SP13 LZL

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank headshield loose

Fail 17 Jun 2026 97,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank headshield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 86,133 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all x6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 80,587 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 80,586 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam is not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,265 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 65,265 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 29,418 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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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SP13 LZL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP13 LZL, 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 SP13 LZL registered?

SP13 LZL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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