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BC16 VYW

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,794 mi
Last recorded63,794 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake back plates corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,781 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 47,781 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,250 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread pattern cracking and pershing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread pattern cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,574 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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BC16 VYW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC16 VYW, 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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BC16 VYW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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