2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · GJ16 AAE

The Citroen C3 presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 30 March 2026 at 42,465 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available records is stable, showing consecutive annual passes from March 2024 through March 2026. The vehicle cleared its 22 March 2023 examination with a pass at 30,400 miles, though an earlier attempt on that same date produced a fail with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,246 miles per year against the recorded 42,465 miles. The odometer advanced from 30,400 miles in March 2023 to 34,992 in March 2024, then 39,103 in March 2025, and 42,465 in March 2026. These increments of around 4,000 to 4,500 miles annually confirm gentle use with no sudden high-mileage bursts or dormant gaps exceeding a year between tests. The clean advisory-free history suggests previous owners kept basic consumable wear within limits, though the sparse defect data limits deeper insight into component condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the potential for corrosion in structural areas despite absent MOT advisories. The twin entries on 22 March 2023 warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm the fail reason was non-mechanical. Low mileage can mask degraded rubber components and binding calipers from prolonged standing, so a workshop should scrutinise steering joints and exhaust emissions during a pre-purchase examination. The documentary evidence supports a well-maintained, lightly used hatchback with no flagged mechanical risks across the recorded period. Prospective owners must verify the earlier same-day fail context and assess age-related wear not captured by the annual tests.