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MK13 NBO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 NBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,286 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 75,286 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger missing front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,170 miles

Offside Front slight bulge in tyre side wall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025

Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bulge in tyre side wall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 31,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,254 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 31,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 30,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,304 miles

All Tyres cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2018 22,682 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,048 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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MK13 NBO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 MK13 NBO, 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 MK13 NBO registered?

MK13 NBO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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