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BW65 XZA

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,849 mi
Last recorded43,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 XZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,849 miles

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

Rear panel and boot floor at rear damaged

Pass 16 May 2025 41,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 39,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 37,280 miles

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to rear of vehicle behind the bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 37,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to rear of vehicle behind the bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 35,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NOTE: Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to rear of vehicle behind the bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside: Cuts to road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside : Road tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,299 miles

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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 15 May 2020 30,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,589 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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BW65 XZA is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

BW65 XZA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is BW65 XZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 XZA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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