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CV16 WJX

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 WJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,503 miles

Central Seatbelt buckle outer case broken / missing

Nearside Door mirror outer case loose / tapped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 85,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Seatbelt buckle outer case broken / missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Door mirror outer case loose / tapped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,118 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 62,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener + Phone holder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,784 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 33,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 29,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 24,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,851 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 WJX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

CV16 WJX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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