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AF16 HVZ

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,448 mi
Last recorded48,448 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 48,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 40,368 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 33,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,561 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,875 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 14,951 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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AF16 HVZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF16 HVZ, 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 AF16 HVZ registered?

AF16 HVZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AF16 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 HVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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