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CR52 DDR

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR52 DDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 40,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 138,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 119,437 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 119,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 38,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 95,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 79,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 76,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front of rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,538 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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CR52 DDR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CR52 DDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CR52 DDR registered?

CR52 DDR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is CR52 DDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR52 DDR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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