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NV13 KUA

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 KUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top bearing Noisy/Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,322 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top bearing Noisy/Rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,023 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, into calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts & both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 101,211 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/s & O/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts & both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. Bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,767 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear brackets separated (held with clips) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,458 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,456 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,055 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/s/f and N/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,146 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner edges bald

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,846 miles

Exhaust bracket detached.

Rear Both brake pipes, ferrules corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 38,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Exhaust bracket detached.

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

Rear Both brake pipes, ferrules corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,386 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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NV13 KUA is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV13 KUA, 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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NV13 KUA is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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