2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · P23 PAO
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 97,808 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P23 PAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 97,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P23 PAO 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 (P23 PAO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
P23 PAO Mileage History
- 06/01/202471,266 mi
- 08/01/202584,826 mi+13,560 mi
- 09/01/202584,826 mi
- 12/01/202697,758 mi+12,932 mi
- 14/01/202697,808 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 13,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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