2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · ND16 FVV
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 58,709 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND16 FVV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 58,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND16 FVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Citroen C3 (ND16 FVV) between May 2019 and September 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ND16 FVV Mileage History
- 15/05/201918,730 mi
- 13/07/202025,964 mi+7,234 mi
- 13/07/202025,964 mi
- 17/06/202130,454 mi+4,490 mi
- 17/06/202130,454 mi
- 28/06/202237,921 mi+7,467 mi
- 28/06/202237,921 mi
- 03/08/202344,491 mi+6,570 mi
- 04/08/202344,491 mi
- 07/08/202450,278 mi+5,787 mi
- 29/07/202556,317 mi+6,039 mi
- 06/08/202556,419 mi+102 mi
- 29/09/202658,709 mi+2,290 mi
Average of roughly 5,420 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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