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BU16 XYX

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,267 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 21 Feb 2025 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 46,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 31,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,502 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 22,131 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 22,131 miles

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 13,977 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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BU16 XYX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU16 XYX, 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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BU16 XYX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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