2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · M17 CAO
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 37,146 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M17 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 37,146 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.
M17 CAO 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 2016 Citroen C3 (M17 CAO) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M17 CAO Mileage History
- 04/04/202324,284 mi
- 04/04/202324,284 mi
- 19/03/202428,245 mi+3,961 mi
- 25/03/202532,546 mi+4,301 mi
- 24/03/202637,146 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 4,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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