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YA16 VZW

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,837 mi
Last recorded103,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 VZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 103,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF to Flexi Pipe Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle pulls to the right (tracking )

Fail 24 Oct 2023 74,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle pulls to the right (tracking )

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,755 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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 Nov 2021 46,568 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,420 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 30,420 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 25,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 VZW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZW, 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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YA16 VZW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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