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WJ16 EYS

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 EYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,791 miles

Front service light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front door mirror damaged shar edge,s

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 93,788 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front service light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front door mirror damaged shar edge,s

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play OS rack end

Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play OS rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,803 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 46,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,569 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 EYS is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EYS, 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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WJ16 EYS is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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