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AO16 MVV

2016 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,650 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 53,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged object in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,813 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 MVV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

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

Is AO16 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 MVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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