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AO16 UCZ

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,458 mi
Last recorded52,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 UCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 52,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2026 52,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,290 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 48,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 42,633 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 42,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 35,945 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 35,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,283 miles

Front discs heavily lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,283 miles

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

Front discs heavily lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,971 miles

TPS light on

Pass 15 May 2019 30,192 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 30,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205..45..17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 UCZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

AO16 UCZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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