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AY66 XEM

2016 Citroen C3 Picasso

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso33,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,515 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover slight damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2025 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,056 miles

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

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

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket becoming weak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,859 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 27,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 22,382 miles

front brake pads starting to become low and slight lip on front brake discs

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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AY66 XEM is a 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 33,345 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY66 XEM registered?

AY66 XEM is a 2016 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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