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CA16 HYL

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 91,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 91,048 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing - Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,864 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 52,864 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clips both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,722 miles

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

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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CA16 HYL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CA16 HYL, 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 CA16 HYL registered?

CA16 HYL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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