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WP16 LLJ

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 LLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 21,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 20,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 19,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 14,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 13,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 9,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs have surface corrosion

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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WP16 LLJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP16 LLJ, 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 WP16 LLJ registered?

WP16 LLJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is WP16 LLJ safe to buy?

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