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WG16 YFR

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,942 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 68,938 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,479 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper bracket broken, bumper unlikely to become detached

Fail 23 May 2019 50,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper bracket broken, bumper unlikely to become detached

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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WG16 YFR 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 WG16 YFR, 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 WG16 YFR registered?

WG16 YFR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WG16 YFR safe to buy?

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