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AO16 RBF

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 RBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 65,117 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 65,117 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 54,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 31,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,235 miles

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))

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 RBF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

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

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