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NL62 OXJ

2013 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,691 mi
Last recorded83,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 OXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 83,691 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 83,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Rear exhaust hanger snapped (system still supported)

Fail 12 Aug 2024 75,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear tyre getting worn

Rear exhaust hanger snapped (system still supported)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,881 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 50,868 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from windscreen ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,645 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 26,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 13,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 13,679 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 1,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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NL62 OXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NL62 OXJ, 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 NL62 OXJ registered?

NL62 OXJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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