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DS16 XZJ

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,997 mi
Last recorded50,997 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 47,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 47,021 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened has been cut through with grinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper nylock nut fitted backwards

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,433 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,433 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 39,909 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 39,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 34,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 27,174 miles

small crack in windscreen (centre)

Pass 9 May 2019 24,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 XZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS16 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

DS16 XZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DS16 XZJ safe to buy?

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