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DC16 BYF

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,816 mi
Last recorded44,816 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 44,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 43,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear brackets for rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,113 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 25,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread slight wear on inner edges.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,630 miles

Emissions no reading given.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 14,303 miles

Low emissions no print out given

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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DC16 BYF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC16 BYF, 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 DC16 BYF registered?

DC16 BYF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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