2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · BP16 YML
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 85,981 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP16 YML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 85,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP16 YML 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 (BP16 YML) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BP16 YML Mileage History
- 07/08/202472,709 mi
- 30/07/202579,904 mi+7,195 mi
- 14/07/202685,981 mi+6,077 mi
- 15/07/202685,981 mi
Average of roughly 6,858 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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