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XX63 LJW

2021 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C324,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX63 LJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,236 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2025 73,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,200 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2024 71,808 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 71,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 37,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,007 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi ... deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 6,607 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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XX63 LJW is a 2021 Citroen C3 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,928 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 XX63 LJW, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XX63 LJW registered?

XX63 LJW is a 2021 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2021.

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