Car statistics by year
2016 Citroën C3
Citroën C3 cars first registered in 2016: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2016, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 67.2% All 2016 cars 75.6%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 49,600 miles; all 2016 cars 65,300
- Left at the end of 2025 10,762 96.8% of the 11,120 at the end of 2016
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 7.0% All 2016 cars 6.7%
- Tests with an advisory 54.8% All 2016 cars 48.6%
- MOT tests in 2025 10,789 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2016 Citroën C3s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 9 years old, 67.2% of 2016 Citroën C3 MOT tests were passed first time, against 75.6% for all cars first registered in 2016. 2016 Citroën C3s did worse than average for their age, by 8.4 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 69.1% of the time (all 2016 cars 77.5%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Citroën C3 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Citroën C3 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Citroën C3 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’10 | 51.5% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 53.5% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 55.5% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 58.4% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 61.7% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 65.3% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 67.2% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 71.6% | 79.1% |
| ’18 | 76.9% | 81.8% |
| ’19 | 81.9% | 84.4% |
| ’20 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| ’21 | 89.7% | 88.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2016 Citroën C3
Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt was the most common single reason a 2016 Citroën C3 failed, on 18.5% of about 3,500 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (42.8% of failed tests; all 2016 cars 27.9%). 7.0% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 6.7% for all cars first registered in 2016. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 18.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.5% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 9.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.2% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 5.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 5.3% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 5.2% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Citroën C3 vs all 2016 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.1% |
| Tyres | 21.2% |
| Suspension | 21.2% |
| Brakes | 14.3% |
| Visibility | 14.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.0% |
| Steering | 5.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2016 Citroën C3
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 54.8% of 2016 Citroën C3 tests had at least one (all 2016 cars 48.6%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 14.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 13.1% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 8.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 5.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 4.7% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2016 Citroën C3?
Half of the 2016 Citroën C3s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 49,600 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 35,000 and a quarter more than 66,400. For all cars first registered in 2016, the middle figure was 65,300 miles, so 2016 Citroën C3s have been driven 24.0% less far than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Citroën C3 | 23,900 | 35,000 | 49,600 | 66,400 | 85,200 | 10,374 |
| All 2016 cars | 32,200 | 47,000 | 65,300 | 86,000 | 108,800 | 2,323,151 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2016 Citroën C3s are left?
At the end of 2016, 11,120 2016 Citroën C3s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom. By the end of 2025, 10,762 were: 10,573 licensed and 189 declared off the road (SORN). That is 96.8% still on the record, against 94.1% for all cars first registered in 2016.
Share still on the record since 2016
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2016. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2016 Citroën C3 | All 2016 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2017 | 100.9% | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 99.7% | 99.0% |
| 2019 | 99.0% | 96.5% |
| 2020 | 99.5% | 96.5% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | 96.6% |
| 2022 | 99.2% | 96.4% |
| 2023 | 98.6% | 95.6% |
| 2024 | 97.9% | 95.0% |
| 2025 | 96.8% | 94.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2016
10 of the Citroën C3’s 84 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2016. 2 have no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2016 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2016 may have been built in 2015, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 2025 | Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata) | 24 Sept 2008 to 21 Feb 2017 | 55,166 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata) | 24 Sept 2008 to 21 Feb 2017 | 21 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | 6 Sept 2014 to 13 Mar 2017 | 3,101 (all models) |
| 20 Jan 2021 | The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | 20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 (all models) |
| 17 Sept 2020 | Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly | 2 Sept 2009 to 12 Apr 2017 | 1,080 (all models) |
| 26 Sept 2019 | Due to the calibration of the engine management software NOx emissions may not comply with regulatory limits | 25 Sept 2013 to 15 May 2016 | 5,290 (all models) |
| 24 Apr 2017 | Starter motor may not operate correctly | 15 Jun 2016 to 11 Oct 2016 | 3,607 (all models) |
| 7 Mar 2017 | Front airbag may not deploy | 8 Sept 2016 to 14 Oct 2016 | 65 |
| 17 Oct 2016 | Loss of control | 1 Apr 2016 to 21 Apr 2016 | 787 (all models) |
| 10 Mar 2016 | Oil leak may damage engine | 25 Jan 2016 to 15 Feb 2016 | 17 (all models) |
Every Citroën C3 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Citroën C3
21 years of the Citroën C3, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (91.9% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (48.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 1,406 | 48.5% |
| 2003 | – | 3,445 | 49.9% |
| 2004 | – | 3,539 | 50.6% |
| 2005 | – | 3,840 | 50.5% |
| 2006 | – | 4,074 | 52.6% |
| 2007 | – | 4,513 | 51.2% |
| 2008 | – | 4,128 | 51.1% |
| 2009 | – | 8,262 | 49.9% |
| 2010 | – | 16,605 | 51.5% |
| 2011 | – | 14,427 | 53.5% |
| 2012 | – | 14,318 | 55.5% |
| 2013 | – | 13,310 | 58.4% |
| 2014 | 15,103 | 13,838 | 61.7% |
| 2015 | 13,290 | 12,366 | 65.3% |
| 2016 | 11,120 | 10,762 | 67.2% |
| 2017 | 20,116 | 19,456 | 71.6% |
| 2018 | 24,596 | 24,006 | 76.9% |
| 2019 | 23,230 | 22,918 | 81.9% |
| 2020 | 12,224 | 12,188 | 86.8% |
| 2021 | 12,692 | 12,267 | 89.7% |
| 2022 | 13,523 | 12,707 | 91.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 10,789 MOT tests of 2016 Citroën C3 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 10,762 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Citroën C3 cars first registered in 2016; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2016.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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