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CP65 PLF

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP65 PLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 120,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 107,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 107,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 96,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 zr17 88w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,519 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 71,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,515 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 34,937 miles

Offside Front Door check strap broken/catching when opening door.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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CP65 PLF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP65 PLF, 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 CP65 PLF registered?

CP65 PLF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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