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AU16 MZJ

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,955 mi
Last recorded85,955 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 MZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 85,955 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,836 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside have MANY cuts around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside HEAVILY perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside LOW TO BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDERS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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AU16 MZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU16 MZJ, 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 AU16 MZJ registered?

AU16 MZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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