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NL13 GAO

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 GAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,070 miles

all tyres cracking

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,486 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake performance only just met

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,623 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield inscure

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 86,984 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,902 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,527 miles

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

Front Engine cover missing.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 34,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2016 22,404 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 GAO is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

NL13 GAO is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is NL13 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 GAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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