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VU66 YPR

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,369 mi
Last recorded77,369 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 YPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,369 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,199 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,430 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Slightly Perishing On Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,730 miles

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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VU66 YPR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU66 YPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU66 YPR registered?

VU66 YPR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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