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AO16 YPE

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,146 mi
Last recorded53,146 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,146 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 53,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 47,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 42,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 42,720 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 38,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 35,267 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 32,920 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 31,657 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 26,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 26,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AO16 YPE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO16 YPE, 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 AO16 YPE registered?

AO16 YPE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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