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AJ16 EMX

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,468 mi
Last recorded25,468 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 25,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 15,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 15,498 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 13,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 11,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,020 miles

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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AJ16 EMX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ16 EMX, 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 AJ16 EMX registered?

AJ16 EMX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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