2016 Citroën C3 · 29,230 MOT tests
2016 Citroën C3 reliability
2016 Citroën C3s fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 C3 years (29,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 39,441
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,230
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.6% of tests fail here (436% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.5%
- Tyres6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Suspension3.9%
- Brakes3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 2.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.92%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.55%) · Exhaust mounting defective (7.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën C3 reliable?
2016 Citroën C3s fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 C3 years (29,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.29% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.98% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Citroën C3 shows 39,441 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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