2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SP63 VUK
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 147,314 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP63 VUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 147,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP63 VUK 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 (SP63 VUK) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SP63 VUK Mileage History
- 27/09/2023133,953 mi
- 07/11/2023134,539 mi+586 mi
- 13/11/2023134,554 mi+15 mi
- 02/09/2024137,822 mi+3,268 mi
- 22/10/2025147,314 mi+9,492 mi
Average of roughly 6,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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