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AU16 NCO

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,704 mi
Last recorded31,704 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 31,704 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 31,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT`S TO TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER BRAKE DISC FACE PITTED & RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV GAITOR BOOT INSECURE (LAEKING GREASE). (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR DISC`S INNER BRAKE WORN & PITTED . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRE`S VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRE VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S.(CUT`S TO TREAD`S.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S SEVRAL CUT`S TO TREAD`S. ADVISE CHANGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 26,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 23,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE`S PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 23,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer insecure REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED FROM PIPE. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S VERY RUSTY INNER FACE`S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC`S INNER FACE`S VERY RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE`S PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight outer edge corrosion all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,176 miles

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

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

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 NCO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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