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AE66 VXT

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,021 mi
Last recorded85,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 85,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine is idling rough

tpms light on

Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 71,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 24 Apr 2023 60,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,081 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking in tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 49,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative All tyre pressure's corrected & tpms light reset (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's cracking in tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,858 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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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AE66 VXT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AE66 VXT, 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 AE66 VXT registered?

AE66 VXT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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