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NV13 VHG

2013 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,144 mi
Last recorded74,144 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV13 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly damaged & 2 nails in tread

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 23 May 2025 74,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly damaged & 2 nails in tread

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre just at minimum limits advise replacement as soon as possible

Fail 4 Jun 2024 71,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre just at minimum limits advise replacement as soon as possible

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,116 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,860 miles

Exhaust system insecure front brackett snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,472 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 45,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,074 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 25,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,411 miles

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

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 VHG is a 2013 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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