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NJ13 ZNU

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 ZNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,623 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake requires adjustments

Fail 22 Nov 2025 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake requires adjustments

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,466 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 75,466 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,306 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 65,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,553 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,715 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 51,713 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,014 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,778 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 34,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 17,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZNU is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

NJ13 ZNU is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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