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WG16 HKE

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 HKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3.5mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle rusty

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2024 52,201 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 32,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,263 miles

Front front brake discs worn/corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

front suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 26,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front front brake discs worn/corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

front suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 17,356 miles

All tyres are lightly perished

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 HKE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

WG16 HKE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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