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AV16 ZXX

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,649 mi
Last recorded29,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,649 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 29,649 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 27,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 25,037 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,380 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 19,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,184 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,468 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

AV16 ZXX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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