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DA16 FWG

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 FWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 51,196 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 47,651 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 47,651 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 43,902 miles

Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and weakened

Pass 17 May 2023 40,371 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 28,477 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,498 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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DA16 FWG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol 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 DA16 FWG, 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 DA16 FWG registered?

DA16 FWG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DA16 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA16 FWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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