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CV16 UTE

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,180 mi
Last recorded63,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 63,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 54,501 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 54,501 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 50,419 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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CV16 UTE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red 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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

CV16 UTE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CV16 UTE safe to buy?

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