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NL63 EPA

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,793 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 68,593 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective front broken and rears heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight noise from inside brake drum, further inspection maybe required

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,043 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 63,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,341 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 60,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,232 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 58,232 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section hangers snapped system secure on rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,699 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section hangers snapped system secure on rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,209 miles

Intermediate exhaust hanger snapped, system still secure

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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NL63 EPA 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 NL63 EPA, 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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NL63 EPA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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