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AO16 VTE

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,491 mi
Last recorded56,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 56,491 miles

Offside Front Sign Auxiliary blet cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,861 miles

Offside Front Auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,552 miles

Offside Front Auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2023 48,552 miles

Offside Front Auxiliary belt cracking

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 25,298 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 VTE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

AO16 VTE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is AO16 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VTE 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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