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CU16 YSN

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 YSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,742 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 85,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 71,800 miles

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

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,125 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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CU16 YSN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU16 YSN, 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 CU16 YSN registered?

CU16 YSN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is CU16 YSN safe to buy?

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