2013 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · W18 JAG
2013 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 119,232 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W18 JAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 119,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W18 JAG 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 (W18 JAG) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
W18 JAG Mileage History
- 17/08/2023101,860 mi
- 19/08/2024105,749 mi+3,889 mi
- 20/08/2024105,749 mi
- 12/08/2025113,164 mi+7,415 mi
- 18/08/2026119,232 mi+6,068 mi
Average of roughly 5,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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