2013 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · M12 XAG
2013 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 68,500 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M12 XAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 68,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 XAG 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 (M12 XAG) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M12 XAG Mileage History
- 05/02/202251,522 mi
- 04/02/202355,028 mi+3,506 mi
- 10/02/202458,751 mi+3,723 mi
- 08/02/202562,254 mi+3,503 mi
- 07/02/202668,500 mi+6,246 mi
Average of roughly 4,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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