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AE16 UXL

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,790 mi
Last recorded59,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,790 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 59,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,104 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nsf upper strut top bearing stiff

Pass 14 May 2024 43,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,777 miles

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,461 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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AE16 UXL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE16 UXL, 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 AE16 UXL registered?

AE16 UXL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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