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YA16 MZJ

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 MZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,972 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mount half broken/corroded but still supports exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting at rear snapped completely off but is still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 42,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 9,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 MZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

YA16 MZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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