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AK16 BHN

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 BHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,981 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 74,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,662 miles

Front Exhaust mountings are slightly corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2024 71,662 miles

Front Exhaust mountings are slightly corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,853 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,647 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

Fail 19 Mar 2019 34,647 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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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AK16 BHN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK16 BHN, 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 AK16 BHN registered?

AK16 BHN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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