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CE16 ZPG

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,657 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside,subframe axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 66,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,335 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2022 57,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust mount broke off centre

n/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,032 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 ZPG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPG, 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 CE16 ZPG registered?

CE16 ZPG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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