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NK13 UTB

2013 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,396 mi
Last recorded70,396 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK13 UTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer porous (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,745 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 59,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,123 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,971 miles

Front Pads worn

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 49,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Pads worn

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2019 37,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 25,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 25,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NK13 UTB is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK13 UTB, 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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NK13 UTB is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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