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BN16 ZVK

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,015 mi
Last recorded127,015 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ZVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 127,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 122,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 122,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,780 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,956 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 110,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre pressure low ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2022 85,271 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,771 miles

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

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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BN16 ZVK is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN16 ZVK, 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 BN16 ZVK registered?

BN16 ZVK is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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