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AV16 ZXW

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 ZXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS 2016 & IRREGULAR WEAR TO INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS 2016 & IRREGULAR WEAR TO INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS 2016 & IRREGULAR WEAR TO INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TO EXCESS 2016 & IRREGULAR WEAR TO INNER TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 11 Jul 2024 62,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked at joint between centre pipe and rear silencer - advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounts at sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and aged 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and aged 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 53,987 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Fail 18 Jan 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

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 ZXW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV16 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

AV16 ZXW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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