2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · EW53 EDW
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 71,774 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EW53 EDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 71,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EW53 EDW 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 (EW53 EDW) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
EW53 EDW Mileage History
- 11/10/202364,873 mi
- 07/10/202467,423 mi+2,550 mi
- 12/11/202569,464 mi+2,041 mi
- 15/10/202671,774 mi+2,310 mi
- 15/10/202671,774 mi
Average of roughly 2,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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