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AV16 LBF

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,680 mi
Last recorded55,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 55,680 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 55,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 55,155 miles

front discs heavy lipped ,rusty and grooved ( pads 4mm)

Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 49,430 miles

superficial cracking of rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,935 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 48,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,253 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 36,295 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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AV16 LBF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV16 LBF, 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 AV16 LBF registered?

AV16 LBF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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