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YG16 LFJ

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,868 mi
Last recorded51,868 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 51,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4 x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 41,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,113 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slight perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 18,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,574 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 LFJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG16 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

YG16 LFJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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