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YG16 NSL

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 NSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,000 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 59,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,144 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 36,144 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,889 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 NSL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NSL, 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 NSL registered?

YG16 NSL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YG16 NSL safe to buy?

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