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CU66 PVT

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 PVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,309 miles

Engine subframe crossbar slightly bent

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper/grille slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and partially insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2026 79,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine subframe crossbar slightly bent

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper/grille slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged and partially insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,842 miles

Engine subframe crossbar bent

Front Bumper grille detached unlikely to fall off

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2025 69,842 miles

Engine subframe crossbar bent

Front Bumper grille detached unlikely to fall off

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 69,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Engine subframe crossbar bent

Front Bumper grille detached unlikely to fall off

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Pass 24 May 2024 59,965 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe crossbar bent in result of impact

Fail 23 May 2024 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe crossbar bent in result of impact

Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,099 miles

Offside Front Fog light unit insecure

Pass 24 May 2022 41,904 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 41,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 34,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 28,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 21,431 miles

under covers fitted

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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CU66 PVT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU66 PVT, 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 CU66 PVT registered?

CU66 PVT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is CU66 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU66 PVT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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