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WM16 EKR

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,887 mi
Last recorded51,887 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 EKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,887 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 46,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 41,308 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp From Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Support Mounts Broken Away. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 41,308 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp From Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Support Mounts Broken Away. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 25,446 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,822 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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WM16 EKR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol 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 WM16 EKR, 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 WM16 EKR registered?

WM16 EKR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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