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BG16 XKY

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,377 mi
Last recorded67,377 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 67,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 67,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 58,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking passenger side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hangar rotted through and not holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking passenger side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hangar rotted through and not holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 45,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 26,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 17,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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BG16 XKY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG16 XKY, 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 BG16 XKY registered?

BG16 XKY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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