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VU16 FJN

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 56,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 56,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 47,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 40,191 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,154 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 FJN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU16 FJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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