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WG16 YFV

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,254 mi
Last recorded39,254 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 39,254 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 21,978 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 7,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 6,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 5,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 5,489 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet,, hanging onto engine, may cause fire (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 5,057 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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WG16 YFV 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 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 WG16 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

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

Is WG16 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 YFV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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