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NV13 NLX

2013 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,165 mi
Last recorded71,165 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 NLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,165 miles

Nearside Front top strut suspension bearing rough

Fail 18 Mar 2026 71,081 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut suspension bearing rough

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top suspension bearing rough

Fail 12 Jul 2024 67,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front top suspension bearing rough

Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,501 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount/bearing rough noisy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing rough noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2023 65,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount/bearing rough noisy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount/bearing rough noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top bearing noisy/rough

Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 60,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,288 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 55,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,809 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 NLX is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2013.

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