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VN16 VHF

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,814 mi
Last recorded31,814 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 VHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,213 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 24,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2-3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,129 miles

Nearside Front Front pads recently replaced, copper grease (bonding agent NOT a lubricant) applied to moving surfaces of (nearside only) pads.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 18,265 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 15,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 10,031 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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VN16 VHF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VN16 VHF, 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 VN16 VHF registered?

VN16 VHF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is VN16 VHF safe to buy?

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