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DL16 NZO

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 NZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,501 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 52,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 41,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all readings over the limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 18,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,407 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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DL16 NZO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL16 NZO, 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 DL16 NZO registered?

DL16 NZO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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