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DC16 LFR

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,943 mi
Last recorded32,943 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 32,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 25,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 15,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 13,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 13,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 9,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2020 9,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2019 7,987 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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DC16 LFR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC16 LFR, 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 DC16 LFR registered?

DC16 LFR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is DC16 LFR safe to buy?

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