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GU13 NVH

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 NVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 84,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,690 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 61,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,858 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 50,858 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 45,819 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 45,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,407 miles

Front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 34,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak From engine

Fail 7 Apr 2017 27,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak From engine

Rear silencer hanger bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has cut into tread but no chord showing

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. Visually checked seat belt only

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has cut into tread but no chord showing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. Visually checked seat belt only

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU13 NVH is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc 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 GU13 NVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU13 NVH registered?

GU13 NVH is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is GU13 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 NVH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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