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NL13 VAE

2013 Citroen C3 Picasso

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso43,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,127 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,844 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 105,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 100,452 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 100,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Two exhaust mounts found to be corroded and close to becoming insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil from inter-cooler area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil from inter-cooler area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,688 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken but system still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,203 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 4 Mar 2016 25,774 miles

Engine Cover and Undertray Fitted

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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NL13 VAE is a 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 43,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL13 VAE is a 2013 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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