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CP16 OHC

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,567 mi
Last recorded23,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 OHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 23,567 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension, steering and braking components have corrosion

manufacturers under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle obscuring the vision to testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 22,170 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 20,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 19,781 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface corrosion to rear suspension subframe

Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,481 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jul 2022 17,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,335 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,734 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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CP16 OHC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol 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 CP16 OHC, 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 CP16 OHC registered?

CP16 OHC is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is CP16 OHC safe to buy?

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