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BK16 XWF

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 XWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,980 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 86,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, CORRODED INNER FACES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY, O/S AND N/S, TRACK ROD ENDS. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,939 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE, EXHAUST MOUNTING, PARTIALLY BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,434 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH LINER FOULING TYRE.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH LINER FOULING TYRE.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front disc worn

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,327 miles

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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BK16 XWF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK16 XWF, 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 BK16 XWF registered?

BK16 XWF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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