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YH13 NVV

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 NVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,619 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust holed and has a major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to holed exhaust flexi section . (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv joint noisy when entering mot bay . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,812 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 85,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda high due to blowing exhaust rear silencer . (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner damaged and insecure . (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb position incorrect . (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance . (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed and has a major leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,803 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction malfunction - lamp on constantly. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from around catalyst area - may be catalyst itself or gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 under 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 51,623 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,850 miles

Advise rear most exhaust support is very deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2017 37,850 miles

Advise rear most exhaust support is very deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2nd rear most support on exhaust (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 24,070 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded

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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YH13 NVV is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YH13 NVV, 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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YH13 NVV is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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