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VUI 9566

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,244 mi
Last recorded50,244 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 9566
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,244 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 41,936 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar moved on mount bushes, likely to contact brake caliper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 27,403 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 27,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 19,948 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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VUI 9566 is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 9566, 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 9566 registered?

VUI 9566 is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is VUI 9566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 9566 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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