2013 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · NJ63 NMM
2013 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 99,601 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ63 NMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 99,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ63 NMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (NJ63 NMM) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Whole exhaust system insecure, 2 brackets detached 1 almost detached. (8.1.1 ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”.
NJ63 NMM Mileage History
- 06/09/202370,226 mi
- 06/09/202483,966 mi+13,740 mi
- 06/09/202483,968 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/202599,488 mi+15,520 mi
- 01/10/202599,601 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 14,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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