2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · KT16 KDU
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 45,986 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT16 KDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 45,986 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.
KT16 KDU 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 (KT16 KDU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements severely faded (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KT16 KDU Mileage History
- 28/03/202341,279 mi
- 02/04/202443,000 mi+1,721 mi
- 04/04/202443,007 mi+7 mi
- 29/03/202544,552 mi+1,545 mi
- 26/03/202645,986 mi+1,434 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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