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VK16 OWG

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,936 mi
Last recorded38,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 38,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 35,831 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

wear nearside front shocker tube / top mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2024 35,831 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wear nearside front shocker tube / top mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 33,580 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 31,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,525 miles

wear front discs

Fail 21 Jun 2021 28,439 miles

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

wear front discs

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,864 miles

wear front discs

Fail 2 Jul 2020 24,863 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

wear front discs

Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,855 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 OWG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

VK16 OWG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is VK16 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 OWG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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