2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SM13 CUV
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 58,751 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM13 CUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 58,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM13 CUV 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 (SM13 CUV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM13 CUV Mileage History
- 10/08/202232,953 mi
- 09/08/202342,983 mi+10,030 mi
- 09/08/202342,983 mi
- 09/08/202450,053 mi+7,070 mi
- 21/08/202558,751 mi+8,698 mi
Average of roughly 8,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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