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AV16 LCN

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,026 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,392 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 41,392 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,253 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres slight edge wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 20,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,157 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 LCN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

AV16 LCN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 LCN safe to buy?

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