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WJ16 CYK

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,891 mi
Last recorded35,891 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 CYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 35,891 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 32,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 30,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 27,656 miles

Front Both wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 27,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 20,514 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped off but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 19,034 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,983 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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WJ16 CYK is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WJ16 CYK, 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 WJ16 CYK registered?

WJ16 CYK is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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