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AO16 MVR

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,929 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,363 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,707 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,843 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,238 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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AO16 MVR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO16 MVR, 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 AO16 MVR registered?

AO16 MVR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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