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DK16 VEV

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,526 mi
Last recorded56,526 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 56,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,105 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,732 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 39,581 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 32,714 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,411 miles

Front brake discs scored / lipped.

Nearside Front wiper blade has slight tear in middle of blade.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 27,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs scored / lipped.

Nearside Front wiper blade has slight tear in middle of blade.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,176 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 20,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 VEV 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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DK16 VEV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is DK16 VEV safe to buy?

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