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CE16 ZGY

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,685 mi
Last recorded52,685 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,017 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 44,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 24,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both aims are on lower limit lines

front discs worn close to minimum thickness

rear discs corroded and inner pads low

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 14,054 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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CE16 ZGY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CE16 ZGY, 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 CE16 ZGY registered?

CE16 ZGY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CE16 ZGY safe to buy?

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