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DS16 JPU

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,856 mi
Last recorded84,856 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 JPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,856 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 84,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,519 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,693 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 43,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (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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DS16 JPU 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 63.6%.

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 DS16 JPU, 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 DS16 JPU registered?

DS16 JPU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is DS16 JPU safe to buy?

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