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WJ16 AXU

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,501 mi
Last recorded33,501 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,406 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 31,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 28,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 26,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,917 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 21,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 19,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 15,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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WJ16 AXU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WJ16 AXU, 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 WJ16 AXU registered?

WJ16 AXU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WJ16 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ16 AXU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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