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CV16 ECX

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,156 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 84,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,505 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,505 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,485 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 37,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner discs wear evident,osf nsf,,,,advise also inspect inner pads,,wearing low.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs light marks ,,small lip,,also inspect inner pads,,sticking,,osr nsr,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fas smoke emission too low to register print out all ok tested at 80,degrees,,all ok,.

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 ECX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV16 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

CV16 ECX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is CV16 ECX safe to buy?

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