2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AA60 TAG
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 72,835 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA60 TAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 72,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA60 TAG 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 (AA60 TAG) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AA60 TAG Mileage History
- 22/03/202459,303 mi
- 28/03/202566,794 mi+7,491 mi
- 28/03/202566,794 mi
- 22/01/202672,812 mi+6,018 mi
- 23/01/202672,835 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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