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NJ63 CVW

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,380 mi
Last recorded66,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,380 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 66,350 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,062 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 x 55 x 16 .. 2 mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 x 55 x 16 .. both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,817 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 51,816 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount noisy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,683 miles

All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated/splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,636 miles

wont emit smoke

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,901 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,901 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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NJ63 CVW is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ63 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ63 CVW?

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What year was NJ63 CVW registered?

NJ63 CVW is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is NJ63 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 CVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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