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AX16 TGV

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 89,486 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,021 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 Y BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 70,250 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 70,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 61,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,163 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 46,875 miles

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 46,875 miles

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

Under tray cover fitted obstructing full under vehicle checks.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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AX16 TGV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX16 TGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX16 TGV registered?

AX16 TGV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AX16 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 TGV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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