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YN13 NHC

2013 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 125,652 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH CRACKED -PERISHED-WEATHERED AND STARTING TO DEBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer NEAR SIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DULL

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH CRACKED -PERISHED-WEATHERED AND STARTING TO DEBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT BEARING PARTIALLY SEIZED (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 125,652 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding HANDBRAKE LEVER SEIZED (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding HANDBRAKE LEVER SEIZED (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL SLIGHTLY WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH CRACKED -PERISHED-WEATHERED AND STARTING TO DEBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer NEAR SIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DULL

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RUBBER BUSH CRACKED -PERISHED-WEATHERED AND STARTING TO DEBOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT BEARING PARTIALLY SEIZED (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,938 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 110,938 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel additive lamp on

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair travel at parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 91,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair travel at parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil level to low. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Pipe at DPF detached (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower coolant hose securing clip broken. Strongly advise replace A.S.A.P.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,113 miles

Front DPF pipe off

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 60,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 54,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,777 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,061 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (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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YN13 NHC is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YN13 NHC, 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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YN13 NHC is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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