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VO16 VTA

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,384 mi
Last recorded34,384 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 34,384 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,369 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear exhaust hanger broken off.(rubbers holding) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 24,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 20,122 miles

Exhaust mounting defective The front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The all 4 tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,205 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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VO16 VTA is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VO16 VTA, 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 VO16 VTA registered?

VO16 VTA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is VO16 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 VTA shows 8 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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