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NFZ 2890

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 2890
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 68,099 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-osf track rod end slight play-

Pass 21 Jul 2025 58,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 58,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components possibly incorrectly positioned (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Suspension fouling brake pipe during lock to lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability fouling front brake caliper (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

When the car is turning the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor

Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 45,746 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 43,967 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,178 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,198 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 39,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,824 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 36,824 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 33,639 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,153 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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NFZ 2890 is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,600cc diesel 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 NFZ 2890, 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 NFZ 2890 registered?

NFZ 2890 is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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