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AK65 ZVC

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,316 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers - thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear brakes disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Nov 2024 76,042 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,063 miles

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 64,189 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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 inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,512 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working

Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,001 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 ZVC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

AK65 ZVC is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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