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AV16 PYH

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,135 mi
Last recorded69,135 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 69,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 65,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,220 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2022 58,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65 R15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65 R15 88T (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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AV16 PYH is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol 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 AV16 PYH, 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 AV16 PYH registered?

AV16 PYH is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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