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HV13 NHK

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 NHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 100,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 92,960 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inside & tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inside & tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,367 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,032 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,418 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS/DISCS WEAR NOTED

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV13 NHK is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV13 NHK, 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 HV13 NHK registered?

HV13 NHK is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is HV13 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 NHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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