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NJ63 CWO

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,902 mi
Last recorded68,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front poss cat or manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 62,891 miles

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 62,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 57,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 53,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front box's hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 43,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front box's hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,391 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 33,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 32,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 28,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 24,743 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 24,743 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 21,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,288 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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NJ63 CWO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ63 CWO, 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 NJ63 CWO registered?

NJ63 CWO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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