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BC16 NXS

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,608 mi
Last recorded65,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 NXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,608 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 65,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 46,654 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,137 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,980 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 37,980 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2019 27,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BC16 NXS is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC16 NXS, 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 BC16 NXS registered?

BC16 NXS is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is BC16 NXS safe to buy?

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