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BD16 FMA

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,129 mi
Last recorded38,129 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 FMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 38,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 28 Apr 2025 33,947 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 33,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 30,790 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 4 May 2023 28,017 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 4 May 2023 28,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 3 May 2022 23,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,716 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 6 May 2020 18,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,063 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 15,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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BD16 FMA 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 72.7%.

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 BD16 FMA, 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 BD16 FMA registered?

BD16 FMA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BD16 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 FMA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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