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WJ16 CWO

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,285 mi
Last recorded36,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,285 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim on OSF, NSF, NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 36,285 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides deeply perished on inside edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim on OSF, NSF, NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 27,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Cuts In Outer Sidewall, No Cords Visible At Time Of Test ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 16,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 14,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 10,996 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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WJ16 CWO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

WJ16 CWO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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