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AP16 YLR

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 105,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2025 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust hangar broken

Rear wiper worn/smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2023 95,606 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,601 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,994 miles

bonnet release lever missing

engine oil level below min (topped up for test)

excess oil leak under engine area

Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,994 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

bonnet release lever missing

engine oil level below min (topped up for test)

excess oil leak under engine area

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,419 miles

front + rear brake pads worn thin + front discs worn and corroded

stickers removed from n/s swept area of windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front + rear brake pads worn thin + front discs worn and corroded

stickers removed from n/s swept area of windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,125 miles

could not pick up blip test .smoke readings too low to register

front brake pads worn thin + discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

could not pick up blip test .smoke readings too low to register

front brake pads worn thin + discs worn

Pass 24 May 2019 25,425 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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AP16 YLR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP16 YLR, 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 AP16 YLR registered?

AP16 YLR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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