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NV62 VPL

2013 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 105,014 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 99,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 97,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 May 2022 95,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 90,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 90,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,501 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket corroded thru system stil 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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NV62 VPL is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV62 VPL, 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 NV62 VPL registered?

NV62 VPL is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is NV62 VPL safe to buy?

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