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CN16 DUV

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 DUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 49,053 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 49,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 39,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT CV BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S REAR TYRES LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 25,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,581 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 15,581 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,191 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 DUV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 CN16 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

CN16 DUV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is CN16 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 DUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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