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CU16 OLX

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,108 mi
Last recorded63,108 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,108 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 63,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,459 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 57,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,091 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip is loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,479 miles

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

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

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

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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CU16 OLX 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 CU16 OLX, 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 CU16 OLX registered?

CU16 OLX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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