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Y16 JCL

2021 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,068 mi
Last recorded53,068 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C324,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 JCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 49,411 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,443 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 40,546 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 34,051 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,933 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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Y16 JCL is a 2021 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,928 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 Y16 JCL, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y16 JCL registered?

Y16 JCL is a 2021 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2021.

Is Y16 JCL safe to buy?

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