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YG16 HGN

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 HGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,106 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 69,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,852 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 57,706 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 48,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,255 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 37,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mountings corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,423 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,445 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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YG16 HGN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG16 HGN, 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 YG16 HGN registered?

YG16 HGN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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