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AF16 UBS

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,650 mi
Last recorded67,650 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 UBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,650 miles

Both front tyre treads show cracks

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2026 67,650 miles

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

Both front tyre treads show cracks

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt cracking heavily

both front tyres perishing on the tread areas

both rear tyres cracking heavily on the tread areas

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,422 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pad's 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,917 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,516 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 UBS is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol 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 AF16 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

AF16 UBS is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 UBS safe to buy?

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