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VU16 CFG

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,652 mi
Last recorded49,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes application is uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated operating lever has limited reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,688 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 15,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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VU16 CFG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VU16 CFG, 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 VU16 CFG registered?

VU16 CFG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VU16 CFG safe to buy?

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