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WA16 MWG

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 MWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,268 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 45,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 40,121 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,954 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 34,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 29,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,494 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 22,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,647 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 15,548 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 15,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,032 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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WA16 MWG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA16 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

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