2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · MT16 YUX
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 55,969 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT16 YUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 55,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT16 YUX 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 (MT16 YUX) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
MT16 YUX Mileage History
- 28/02/202443,098 mi
- 01/03/202443,099 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/202549,310 mi+6,211 mi
- 10/03/202654,210 mi+4,900 mi
- 24/09/202655,969 mi+1,759 mi
Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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