2013 Citroen C3 1.0L Petrol · VU63 DFJ
2013 Citroen C3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 111,730 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VU63 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 111,730 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.
VU63 DFJ 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 (VU63 DFJ) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
VU63 DFJ Mileage History
- 15/11/202174,431 mi
- 11/11/2022101,653 mi+27,222 mi
- 11/11/2022101,653 mi
- 16/01/2024108,020 mi+6,367 mi
- 10/04/2025111,730 mi+3,710 mi
Average of roughly 10,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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