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VK16 FMG

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,343 mi
Last recorded77,343 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 FMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 77,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 70,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 63,345 miles

dog cage fitted o/s/r , unable to check seat belt

Pass 17 May 2022 54,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 47,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,976 miles

Coolant below minimum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,634 miles

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

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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VK16 FMG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK16 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK16 FMG registered?

VK16 FMG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is VK16 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 FMG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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