2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · CU16 YSM
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2016. Recorded mileage 137,688 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1200cc
CU16 YSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 137,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CU16 YSM Mileage History
- 09/08/202493,121 mi
- 09/08/202493,123 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/2025115,725 mi+22,602 mi
- 07/08/2026137,688 mi+21,963 mi
- 08/08/2026137,688 mi
Average of roughly 22,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU16 YSM 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 YSM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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