2013 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · Y70 BBB
2013 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 104,356 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y70 BBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 104,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y70 BBB 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 (Y70 BBB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
Y70 BBB Mileage History
- 24/09/202490,599 mi
- 24/09/202490,604 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/202597,242 mi+6,638 mi
- 10/09/202597,242 mi
- 07/09/2026104,356 mi+7,114 mi
Average of roughly 7,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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