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AJ16 HZZ

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,569 mi
Last recorded57,569 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 HZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 57,569 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside head light lens slightly discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lights discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 34,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2022 28,899 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2021 23,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 23,060 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Headlamp levelling switch not working. (4.1.5 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 18,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,012 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 HZZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ16 HZZ, 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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AJ16 HZZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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