2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AY13 WDE
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 101,621 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY13 WDE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 101,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY13 WDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Citroen C3 (AY13 WDE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
AY13 WDE Mileage History
- 07/09/2022101,621 mi
- 07/09/2022101,621 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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