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YA16 LWR

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,224 mi
Last recorded44,224 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,224 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 44,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2024 38,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 38,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 28,827 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,877 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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YA16 LWR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA16 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

YA16 LWR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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