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WV16 FKN

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 FKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,227 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective X2 Hangers and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underbody suspension comp corrosion age related

Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [And rear arm bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective X2 Hangers and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil level on min

Underbody suspension comp corrosion age related

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,116 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 83,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 70,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 64,576 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Brackets Broken

Pass 13 May 2021 63,609 miles

Exhaust Centre Section Brackets Broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 63,566 miles

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

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

Exhaust Centre Section Brackets Broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,331 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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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WV16 FKN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV16 FKN, 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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WV16 FKN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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