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AU16 SNY

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,644 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - dull (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 87,644 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - dull (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,178 miles

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

both registration plates slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,178 miles

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

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

both registration plates slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,103 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 64,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 32,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 SNY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

AU16 SNY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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