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AO16 KNZ

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,500 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2026 103,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 103,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,015 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,984 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s rear sidewalls very deteriorated/cracked and tread split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,512 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 22,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,168 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

undertray fitted

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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AO16 KNZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 AO16 KNZ, 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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AO16 KNZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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