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AO16 RBU

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,320 mi
Last recorded33,320 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,320 miles

front brake dices wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 205/45 R17 98V ALL SEASON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 29,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 205/45 R17 98V ALL SEASON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 24,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 24,169 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,025 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 RBU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

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

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