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AP65 LYZ

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and stones embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and stones embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,270 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,169 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,180 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,575 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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AP65 LYZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP65 LYZ, 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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AP65 LYZ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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