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NL13 DWP

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 DWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight damage

Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,151 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight damage

Fail 5 Dec 2025 84,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount stiction in bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2025 84,057 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount stiction in bearing

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 4 Dec 2024 67,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 67,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,034 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 28,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,452 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 23,452 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,621 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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NL13 DWP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL13 DWP, 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 NL13 DWP registered?

NL13 DWP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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