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AP16 XAZ

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 XAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,740 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 47,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 41,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,457 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 36,457 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,857 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 15,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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 XAZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

AP16 XAZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is AP16 XAZ safe to buy?

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