2016 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · WR16 NMJ
2016 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 65,258 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR16 NMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 65,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR16 NMJ 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 (WR16 NMJ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WR16 NMJ Mileage History
- 27/09/202338,669 mi
- 27/09/202338,673 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/202447,668 mi+8,995 mi
- 08/09/202553,352 mi+5,684 mi
- 10/09/202665,258 mi+11,906 mi
Average of roughly 9,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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