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YE16 UDW

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 UDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 51,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 51,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 49,582 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 49,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 33,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 21,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 21,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,321 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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YE16 UDW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE16 UDW, 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 YE16 UDW registered?

YE16 UDW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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