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DK16 TJU

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,768 mi
Last recorded67,768 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 TJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,768 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 67,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm left on (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm left on (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 60,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm left on (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm left on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,163 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,602 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 25,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,958 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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DK16 TJU 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 75%.

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 DK16 TJU, 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 DK16 TJU registered?

DK16 TJU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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