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VE16 VFO

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,966 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 83,965 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,698 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 75,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 50,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 42,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,771 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 27,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 19,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 19,448 miles

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

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 VFO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE16 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

VE16 VFO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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