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YG16 JTO

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,396 mi
Last recorded45,396 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 JTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 39,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly corroded around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,131 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both axle to body hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/ slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,108 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/ slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,671 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 25,621 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,409 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 19,368 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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 JTO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

YG16 JTO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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