2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CU16 OFT
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 21,914 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU16 OFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 21,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU16 OFT 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 (CU16 OFT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
CU16 OFT Mileage History
- 05/07/202318,463 mi
- 26/06/202419,787 mi+1,324 mi
- 01/07/202521,041 mi+1,254 mi
- 01/07/202521,041 mi
- 09/07/202621,914 mi+873 mi
Average of roughly 1,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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