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NL13 UZR

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 UZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle advise closer inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2026 95,288 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle advise closer inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNION/PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 93,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNION/PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,309 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 78,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,034 miles

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

Tyre pressures low

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,034 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,386 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,386 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,183 miles

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

advise underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 31,194 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 31,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (under bonnet) (7.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NSR (2.6.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF + NSF (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 2 May 2017 31,194 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NSR (2.6.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF + NSF (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 4 May 2016 21,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted

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 UZR is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

NL13 UZR is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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