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DK16 YMV

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,245 mi
Last recorded50,245 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 YMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 50,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill / underfloor around axle and spring mount area - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,245 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of inner sill / underfloor around axle and spring mount area - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TPMS light on solid indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened On top of subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks between grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Minor roughness felt when rotated. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls have minor perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen less than 10mm (passenger side - swept area)

Pass 24 Jan 2024 44,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,097 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,389 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

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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DK16 YMV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK16 YMV, 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 DK16 YMV registered?

DK16 YMV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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