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YCV 500

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,324 mi
Last recorded21,324 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 500
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 21,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,747 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 19,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 18,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 17,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,177 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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YCV 500 is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YCV 500, 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 YCV 500 registered?

YCV 500 is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is YCV 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 500 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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