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AE16 XPO

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,205 mi
Last recorded84,205 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre big nail ,may require to attention ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light is on

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,746 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 27,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 16,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 10,923 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 10,923 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 XPO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

AE16 XPO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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