2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · ET16 FDE
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 85,736 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET16 FDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 85,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET16 FDE 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 (ET16 FDE) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ET16 FDE Mileage History
- 10/01/202465,461 mi
- 13/01/202572,223 mi+6,762 mi
- 13/01/202572,223 mi
- 15/01/202685,646 mi+13,423 mi
- 20/01/202685,736 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 9,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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