2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · DF16 GJU
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 77,265 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF16 GJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 77,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF16 GJU 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 (DF16 GJU) between September 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF16 GJU Mileage History
- 09/09/202465,188 mi
- 08/09/202572,411 mi+7,223 mi
- 17/09/202572,805 mi+394 mi
- 28/04/202677,264 mi+4,459 mi
- 29/04/202677,265 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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