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AK65 ZHU

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,490 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,298 miles

All four tyres are very badly deteriorated and should be replaced soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre also has bad cuts in the tread

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,616 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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AK65 ZHU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK65 ZHU, 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 AK65 ZHU registered?

AK65 ZHU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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