2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SD63 XJF
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 128,808 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD63 XJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 128,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD63 XJF 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 (SD63 XJF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
SD63 XJF Mileage History
- 21/05/2024115,935 mi
- 19/05/2025121,627 mi+5,692 mi
- 19/05/2025121,627 mi
- 18/05/2026128,808 mi+7,181 mi
- 18/05/2026128,808 mi
Average of roughly 6,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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