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A23 HSJ

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 46,869 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 46,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,371 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,319 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,750 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 28,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 23,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,034 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE AND REAR MOUNTS CORRODED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM PIPE (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,923 miles

rear exhaust mtg bkt breaking up

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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A23 HSJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 HSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 HSJ registered?

A23 HSJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is A23 HSJ safe to buy?

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