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AU16 NCF

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 119,121 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldge in outer sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,888 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear tyres has cuts in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,331 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 110,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in outer sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake lever feels a little stiff to apply

Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,622 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 NCF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU16 NCF, 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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AU16 NCF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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