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WG13 LWZ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 LWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box mount bracket broken away from pipework, forward one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 93,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm, bald on inner edge with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box mount bracket broken away from pipework, forward one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm with cuts in the tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,286 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,286 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear & nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,189 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Box Mount / Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 66,189 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside & Nearside Rear Stop Lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Box Mount / Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective To rear (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Operating ok (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body damage no sharp edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,409 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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WG13 LWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG13 LWZ, 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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WG13 LWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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