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BL65 VJY

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,194 mi
Last recorded80,194 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,194 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 80,193 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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 28 Jan 2025 75,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,401 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs showing wear/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 51,358 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs showing wear/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,221 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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BL65 VJY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red 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 BL65 VJY, 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 BL65 VJY registered?

BL65 VJY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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