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BX16 YTP

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 YTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,630 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES, WEARING ON EDGES, TREAD BLOCKS DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRE WEAR, UNEVEN. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 70,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working INOP. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high VERY HIGH, ADJUSTER NOT RESPONDING. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRE WEAR, UNEVEN. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,532 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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BX16 YTP is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX16 YTP, 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 BX16 YTP registered?

BX16 YTP is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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