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BL16 XTD

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,892 mi
Last recorded50,892 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 XTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 50,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 50,892 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 50,892 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 30,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 30,181 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,973 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 24,970 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aux belts badly cracking

exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,927 miles

Nearside Front front screen chipped

Fail 7 Dec 2020 20,927 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front screen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,208 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 15,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BL16 XTD is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL16 XTD, 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 BL16 XTD registered?

BL16 XTD is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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