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DK16 VDZ

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,925 mi
Last recorded60,925 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 VDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,925 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 60,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 49,470 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,120 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,666 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 24,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,062 miles

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

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

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 VDZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

DK16 VDZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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