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BJ13 NLT

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,838 mi
Last recorded58,838 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,838 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 58,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 56,844 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 50,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on anti roll bar linkage (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 42,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 30,506 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,392 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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BJ13 NLT is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ13 NLT, 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 BJ13 NLT registered?

BJ13 NLT is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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