2016 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · YC16 BUH
2016 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 31,696 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC16 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 31,696 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.
YC16 BUH 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 (YC16 BUH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC16 BUH Mileage History
- 30/03/202328,212 mi
- 09/04/202429,859 mi+1,647 mi
- 01/04/202530,702 mi+843 mi
- 01/04/202631,693 mi+991 mi
- 02/04/202631,696 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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