2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · OE62 LZX
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 88,286 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE62 LZX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 88,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE62 LZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (OE62 LZX) between January 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
OE62 LZX Mileage History
- 19/01/201627,288 mi
- 10/01/201733,019 mi+5,731 mi
- 10/01/201838,564 mi+5,545 mi
- 23/01/201943,218 mi+4,654 mi
- 09/12/201949,234 mi+6,016 mi
- 26/11/202054,577 mi+5,343 mi
- 15/11/202160,823 mi+6,246 mi
- 14/11/202268,692 mi+7,869 mi
- 14/11/202376,343 mi+7,651 mi
- 14/11/202376,343 mi
- 03/12/202482,083 mi+5,740 mi
- 12/01/202688,285 mi+6,202 mi
- 12/01/202688,286 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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