2016 Citroen C3 1.0L Petrol · SW16 HCG
2016 Citroen C3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 71,126 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW16 HCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2026
- 71,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW16 HCG Mileage History
- 16/08/202461,599 mi
- 15/09/202565,794 mi+4,195 mi
- 15/09/202565,796 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/202671,111 mi+5,315 mi
- 20/08/202671,126 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 HCG 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 (SW16 HCG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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