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DE63 NPZ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 NPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,800 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,466 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,463 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre apox 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 35,599 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 1st of the back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre apox 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,047 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DE63 NPZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE63 NPZ, 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 DE63 NPZ registered?

DE63 NPZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is DE63 NPZ safe to buy?

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