MOT Status
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118,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wiper split
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Back box bracket broken but exhaust still secure
Brake fluid level above max mark
Coolant level below min
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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YA16 CYJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YA16 CYJ, 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 YA16 CYJ registered?
YA16 CYJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2016.
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