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WD16 GRZ

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 GRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,798 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 85,798 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 72,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 72,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,226 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suggest new pads and discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 66,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suggest new pads and discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working New bulb fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,807 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,137 miles

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

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

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

floor covers fitted

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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WD16 GRZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WD16 GRZ, 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 WD16 GRZ registered?

WD16 GRZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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