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NV13 UCS

2013 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre was flat ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 59,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre was flat ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 54,992 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre badly worn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken system stil adequately supported

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,180 miles

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 43,950 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,968 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)

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 UCS is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCS, 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 NV13 UCS registered?

NV13 UCS is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for NV13 UCS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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