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CV16 EAJ

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026
Pass 11 Apr 2025

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 73,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,144 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,540 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam beam image not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges and cracked in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to inner rim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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CV16 EAJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV16 EAJ, 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 CV16 EAJ registered?

CV16 EAJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CV16 EAJ safe to buy?

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