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AE66 VXZ

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,877 mi
Last recorded54,877 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,380 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 26,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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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AE66 VXZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

AE66 VXZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2016.

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