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WV16 FMG

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 FMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 65,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 52,436 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 52,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,065 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 43,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,842 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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WV16 FMG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 WV16 FMG, 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 WV16 FMG registered?

WV16 FMG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WV16 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 FMG 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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