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SO65 XWH

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 XWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 63,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,375 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 54,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,934 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket welds broken at one side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 40,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,964 miles

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))

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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SO65 XWH is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SO65 XWH, 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 SO65 XWH registered?

SO65 XWH is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is SO65 XWH safe to buy?

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