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VK16 OWA

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,569 mi
Last recorded41,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 OWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 41,569 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are badly cracked in tread dot 21 / 3-4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 6mm / dot 22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 39,371 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Joins to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,902 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 34,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,458 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 21,567 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,595 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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VK16 OWA is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 VK16 OWA, 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 VK16 OWA registered?

VK16 OWA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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