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DC65 YNP

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,017 mi
Last recorded96,017 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 YNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 96,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at flange of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 96,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 02 sensor not fitted in manufactured fixing and 02 sensor not able to be fitted as cable too short to accomodate(poss incorrect parts) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at flange of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2024 90,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2023 81,456 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 81,456 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight signs of corrosion outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 59,730 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both main brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight signs of corrosion outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,279 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear hander corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 39,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both rear hander corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 7,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 6,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall worn / age cracking

emissions too clean too detect throttle

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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DC65 YNP is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DC65 YNP, 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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DC65 YNP is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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