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BW16 ZKX

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 ZKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,797 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (SPLIT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 71,797 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (SPLIT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 66,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,324 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot/slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot/slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 41,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 41,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 36,308 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,426 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,426 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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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BW16 ZKX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW16 ZKX, 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 BW16 ZKX registered?

BW16 ZKX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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