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CY16 GKN

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 101,125 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,290 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe coated in underseal

Fail 11 Sep 2025 98,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe coated in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,518 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 94,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,231 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 82,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,525 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CY16 GKN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CY16 GKN, 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 CY16 GKN registered?

CY16 GKN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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