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NJ13 HVN

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,966 mi
Last recorded53,966 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 HVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 53,966 miles

Engine oil topped up before mot test

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 32,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 32,904 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 18,837 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 18,836 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 11,133 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger partially corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 11,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger partially corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger partially corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 10,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger partially corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal worn / high bite point

Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box front hanger corroded through

Pass 13 Mar 2018 9,262 miles

exhaust rear silencer front support bracket deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2018 9,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer front support bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 7,637 miles

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 7,071 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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NJ13 HVN is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJ13 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

NJ13 HVN is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is NJ13 HVN safe to buy?

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