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WO16 LZJ

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,864 mi
Last recorded57,864 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO16 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,864 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 57,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 55,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint gaiter is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint gaiter is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 50,094 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 21,805 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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WO16 LZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WO16 LZJ, 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 WO16 LZJ registered?

WO16 LZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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