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AP16 XAU

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 133,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 126,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 120,283 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 120,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 118,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,243 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel stud on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front bkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,674 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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AP16 XAU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

AP16 XAU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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