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AP16 CVZ

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,096 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,043 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,070 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,407 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 25,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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AP16 CVZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 AP16 CVZ, 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 AP16 CVZ registered?

AP16 CVZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is AP16 CVZ safe to buy?

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