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CN16 BXX

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,611 mi
Last recorded27,611 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2025 24,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear and front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 24,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear and front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 22,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 22,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 21,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 18,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front number plate still readable. (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2022 18,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to front number plate still readable. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 14,810 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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CN16 BXX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol 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 CN16 BXX, 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 CN16 BXX registered?

CN16 BXX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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