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HG13 NLC

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG13 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated and facing backward (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

NSF Tyre fitted with inside facing outwards

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper defective

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF/NSR (inner) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service light illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,455 miles

Nearside asymetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,455 miles

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

Nearside asymetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,855 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,063 miles

Undertray covers fitted - obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,281 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 25,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG13 NLC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG13 NLC, 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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HG13 NLC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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