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YG16 WCR

2016 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,148 mi
Last recorded43,148 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 15,953 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 15,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 WCR is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

YG16 WCR is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is YG16 WCR safe to buy?

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