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AP16 HCY

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,428 mi
Last recorded126,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 HCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 126,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,345 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 73,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 46,843 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 HCY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 AP16 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

AP16 HCY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AP16 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 HCY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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