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AU16 NCV

2016 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,892 mi
Last recorded51,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,791 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 43,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 32,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on edges, offside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 32,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on edges, offside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 26,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 21,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 21,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 16,370 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 9,740 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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AU16 NCV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

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

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