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AU65 RPV

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 RPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 86,441 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Pipe off additive box (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,515 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,150 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 78,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

TPMS lamp on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 66,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,671 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light On.

Fail 21 Jan 2023 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light On.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lam p on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,794 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mounting corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 29,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mounting corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 16,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,596 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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AU65 RPV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU65 RPV, 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 AU65 RPV registered?

AU65 RPV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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