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CE16 ZNV

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 74,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 62,139 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 62,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,801 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,048 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 ZNV 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 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 CE16 ZNV, 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

How do I check the history of CE16 ZNV?

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What year was CE16 ZNV registered?

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

Is CE16 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 ZNV shows 9 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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