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BX16 CWU

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,285 mi
Last recorded33,285 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 CWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 33,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 33,285 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,266 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 32,266 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 30,985 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 30,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 29,527 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,154 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2021 26,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,161 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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BX16 CWU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX16 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX16 CWU registered?

BX16 CWU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BX16 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 CWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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