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VF16 GKD

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 GKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,279 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 64,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 54,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 54,638 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 9 Apr 2022 47,256 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm rear bush perishing

offside front suspension arm rear bush perishing

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 16,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,139 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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VF16 GKD is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF16 GKD, 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 VF16 GKD registered?

VF16 GKD is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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