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DE16 XUM

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,939 mi
Last recorded72,939 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 72,939 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 72,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,489 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 65,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,164 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2022 58,495 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 23,280 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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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DE16 XUM is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE16 XUM, 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 DE16 XUM registered?

DE16 XUM is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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