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CN16 JZT

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 56,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm and inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Parts Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 56,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm and inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Parts Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 53,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy when spinning wheel Investigation suggested after c v boot fitted (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on components

Fail 27 Feb 2025 53,291 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body panel insecure mudflaps both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy when spinning wheel Investigation suggested after c v boot fitted (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on components

Front steering wheel cover removed before test too loose on wheel

Pass 28 Feb 2024 49,792 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,909 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 JZT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZT, 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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CN16 JZT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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