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YA16 XEM

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 XEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 43,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 43,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 32,052 miles

Front exhaust support detached, system still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Ruptured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing One missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust support detached, system still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 28,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 21,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 14,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 11,999 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 XEM is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

YA16 XEM is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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