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AU16 NEN

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,563 mi
Last recorded52,563 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,505 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 46,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,851 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,129 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 NEN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

AU16 NEN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is AU16 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 NEN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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