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NX13 NWZ

2013 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX13 NWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,703 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 138,703 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front under tray fitted

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 131,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,329 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,759 miles

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

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

OIL COOLER LEAKING . DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL.DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGE .

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 112,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

OIL COOLER LEAKING . DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL.DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR DAMAGE .

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,812 miles

Front Lower BELLY PAN INSECURE

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR OUTER COVER MADE OF TAPE

Nearside Rear REAR ARCH DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE ANY HARM

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER MOUTING POOR (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO/INTERCOOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 94,812 miles

Front Lower BELLY PAN INSECURE

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR OUTER COVER MADE OF TAPE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear REAR ARCH DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE ANY HARM

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER MOUTING POOR (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TURBO/INTERCOOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,286 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH AREA DAMAGED.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 83,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR COVER MISSING. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH AREA DAMAGED.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer QUARTER DAMAGED.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,432 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,432 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKETT CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,245 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 30,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NX13 NWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NX13 NWZ, 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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NX13 NWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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