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WA16 MVY

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,225 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle presented with rear seats down - seats up-righted to access and inspect rear seat belts

Fail 13 Feb 2024 47,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror assembly damaged too (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle presented with rear seats down - seats up-righted to access and inspect rear seat belts

Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,292 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 13,630 miles

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

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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WA16 MVY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red 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 WA16 MVY, 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 WA16 MVY registered?

WA16 MVY is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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