2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AK13 AAF
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 157,898 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK13 AAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 157,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK13 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (AK13 AAF) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AK13 AAF Mileage History
- 22/11/2024155,440 mi
- 26/11/2024155,524 mi+84 mi
- 24/11/2025157,898 mi+2,374 mi
- 24/11/2025157,898 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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