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WM65 XLR

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,994 mi
Last recorded26,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM65 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 26,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bottom of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight water ingress/condensation inside unit

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 26,993 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bottom of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight water ingress/condensation inside unit

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 24,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster has water ingress

Pass 8 Jan 2024 21,160 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 21,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 18,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 15,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,613 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 14,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 13,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 13,613 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 10,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

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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WM65 XLR 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 66.7%.

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 WM65 XLR, 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 WM65 XLR registered?

WM65 XLR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is WM65 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM65 XLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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