2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · H23 XUU
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 47,318 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H23 XUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 47,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H23 XUU 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 (H23 XUU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
H23 XUU Mileage History
- 27/06/202444,774 mi
- 18/06/202545,785 mi+1,011 mi
- 18/06/202545,785 mi
- 01/06/202647,313 mi+1,528 mi
- 01/06/202647,318 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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