2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · HW16 DWK
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 86,362 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW16 DWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 86,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW16 DWK 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 (HW16 DWK) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW16 DWK Mileage History
- 30/03/202265,003 mi
- 31/03/202265,021 mi+18 mi
- 14/04/202374,457 mi+9,436 mi
- 03/04/202481,094 mi+6,637 mi
- 09/04/202586,362 mi+5,268 mi
Average of roughly 7,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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