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BW65 TVJ

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,391 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 123,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,716 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount before silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair’

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,977 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mount before rear silencer very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,123 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system front flexi joint in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,657 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,433 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,042 miles

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

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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BW65 TVJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW65 TVJ, 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 BW65 TVJ registered?

BW65 TVJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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