2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MA66 HCJ
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 46,276 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA66 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 46,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA66 HCJ 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 (MA66 HCJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MA66 HCJ Mileage History
- 29/09/202233,436 mi
- 28/09/202338,396 mi+4,960 mi
- 26/09/202442,952 mi+4,556 mi
- 26/09/202442,952 mi
- 26/09/202546,276 mi+3,324 mi
Average of roughly 4,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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