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J16 MKY

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRDED

Fail 15 Jan 2026 104,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre very close to wear limit

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 95,936 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,725 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,996 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,598 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 44,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,381 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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J16 MKY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 MKY, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 MKY registered?

J16 MKY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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