2016 CITROEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- CITROEN
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 April 2027 (298 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 50,709 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Citroen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 50,709 miles. The vehicle's high usage and pattern of issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,356 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 4,127 miles between Apr 2023 and Mar 2024).
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn (Mar 2021 FAIL).
- Recurring steering failures: Track rod end ball joint excessive play (Mar 2021 FAIL, Apr 2022 FAIL).
- Recurring lighting failures: Headlamp not working (Apr 2020 FAIL, Apr 2022 FAIL).
- Recurring registration plate lamp failures: Inoperative (Apr 2020 FAIL, Apr 2025 FAIL).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 4-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until April 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No mileage discrepancies or rollbacks detected in the MOT history.
- All past failures were immediately rectified and passed on retest, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 50,709 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Apr 2020 | FAIL | 64,406 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 64,406 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 77,104 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY o.s.f wheel bearing slightly rough ADVISORY Rear exhaust mount defective
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 77,104 mi |
ADVISORY o.s.f wheel bearing slightly rough ADVISORY Rear exhaust mount defective
|
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 98,403 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 98,405 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 108,582 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 112,709 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 119,272 mi |
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 119,272 mi |
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 126,438 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 NUE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.