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DA16 OVR

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 83,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 4.7mm tread left on centre 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 83,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4mm tread left but worn to corrodes on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 4.7mm tread left on centre 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 75,960 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 75,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,840 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,891 miles

Rear exhaust weld failed

Fail 28 Jun 2022 53,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust weld failed

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 34,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,780 miles

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

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 OVR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA16 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

DA16 OVR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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