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WL16 ABZ

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 ABZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 150,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,088 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,715 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s mirror has slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,325 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 90,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 67,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 67,382 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,347 miles

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

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

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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WL16 ABZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WL16 ABZ, 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 WL16 ABZ registered?

WL16 ABZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WL16 ABZ safe to buy?

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