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SO65 YVX

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,446 mi
Last recorded77,446 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,093 miles

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

tpms illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 65,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,473 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,249 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket at rear silencer broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 36,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside one (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose dameged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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SO65 YVX is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SO65 YVX, 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 SO65 YVX registered?

SO65 YVX is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is SO65 YVX safe to buy?

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