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VUI 8273

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 8273
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Strut Top Bearing Noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Strut Top Bearing Noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,926 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 58,500 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & distortion on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & distortion on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,799 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear pad rattle spring displaced

chip in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2022 45,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 40,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 40,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 37,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,528 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 33,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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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VUI 8273 is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VUI 8273, 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 VUI 8273 registered?

VUI 8273 is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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