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WG16 GDJ

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,471 mi
Last recorded26,471 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,471 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2026 26,471 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 25,207 miles

Rear disc corroded

Pass 27 May 2024 23,417 miles

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

Tpms light on

Fail 27 May 2024 23,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 19 Jun 2023 21,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 20,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,602 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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WG16 GDJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG16 GDJ, 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 WG16 GDJ registered?

WG16 GDJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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