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YC16 EYU

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,921 mi
Last recorded67,921 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 67,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 67,921 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 WITH SLIGHT OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,340 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, small corrosion and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 58,340 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, small corrosion and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,593 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge, on 5mm, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides, small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,135 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracking, on 4mm, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,898 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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YC16 EYU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YC16 EYU, 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 YC16 EYU registered?

YC16 EYU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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