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YK13 NLP

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 NLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,155 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,173 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 58,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,553 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 38,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,397 miles

Rear exhaust mount adrift (not likely to fall off)

Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,790 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,231 miles

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,997 miles

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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YK13 NLP is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK13 NLP, 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 YK13 NLP registered?

YK13 NLP is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is YK13 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK13 NLP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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