2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · 1947 AA
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 66,634 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1947 AA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 66,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1947 AA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (1947 AA) between August 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
1947 AA Mileage History
- 19/08/201612,536 mi
- 07/09/201716,139 mi+3,603 mi
- 08/09/201716,139 mi
- 05/09/201819,239 mi+3,100 mi
- 03/09/201922,369 mi+3,130 mi
- 03/09/201922,369 mi
- 01/09/202027,873 mi+5,504 mi
- 01/11/202132,902 mi+5,029 mi
- 14/10/202242,172 mi+9,270 mi
- 03/04/202344,158 mi+1,986 mi
- 27/03/202450,195 mi+6,037 mi
- 03/03/202557,581 mi+7,386 mi
- 09/03/202666,634 mi+9,053 mi
Average of roughly 5,663 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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