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VU16 OGT

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,843 mi
Last recorded51,843 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 51,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fine cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 24,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,045 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2020 22,045 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front tyres worn inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 18,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 OGT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

VU16 OGT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is VU16 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 OGT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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