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WU16 EKX

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 34,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 31,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 26,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 14,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 9,387 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 5,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 5,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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WU16 EKX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU16 EKX, 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 WU16 EKX registered?

WU16 EKX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is WU16 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 EKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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