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NJ13 HVM

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,364 mi
Last recorded97,364 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,364 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 97,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 78,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,388 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,286 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,627 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

zero emissions

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

zero emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,243 miles

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

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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NJ13 HVM is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ13 HVM, 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 NJ13 HVM registered?

NJ13 HVM is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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