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VE16 JNX

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 JNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 77,364 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,757 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 73,757 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 62,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (limit 1.6mm) tyre also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,067 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,067 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2-3mm (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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VE16 JNX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VE16 JNX, 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 VE16 JNX registered?

VE16 JNX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VE16 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 JNX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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