2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · SY16 WDL
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 51,373 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 WDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 51,373 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.
SY16 WDL 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 (SY16 WDL) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY16 WDL Mileage History
- 20/03/202324,640 mi
- 20/03/202324,640 mi
- 18/03/202429,803 mi+5,163 mi
- 14/02/202534,513 mi+4,710 mi
- 23/01/202651,373 mi+16,860 mi
Average of roughly 9,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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