2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · BW16 SXH
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 127,518 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW16 SXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 127,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW16 SXH 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 (BW16 SXH) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BW16 SXH Mileage History
- 15/11/202290,800 mi
- 16/11/202290,804 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2023111,956 mi+21,152 mi
- 07/12/2023111,961 mi+5 mi
- 29/10/2025127,518 mi+15,557 mi
Average of roughly 12,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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