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DK16 VGL

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,434 mi
Last recorded61,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 61,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 52,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,077 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 47,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 41,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,111 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 30,111 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,918 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 19,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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 VGL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc 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 DK16 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

DK16 VGL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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