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VU16 FJC

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,838 mi
Last recorded31,838 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 31,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 30,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,953 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 29,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,935 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,666 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 24,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 22,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,750 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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VU16 FJC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU16 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

VU16 FJC is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VU16 FJC safe to buy?

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