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YH16 ATL

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,965 mi
Last recorded89,965 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 ATL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Number Plate Bulbs Working But Covered With Paint & Dim.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Not Possible to See How Deep Without Causing Further Damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,989 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 81,989 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,069 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine vibrating badly

osr tread close to limit

add blue warning lit

chunk out of wheel rim osr

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front wheel arch covers catching tyres

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,107 miles

Nearside Front nearside front sill damaged not fully supporting wheel arch cover but still secure

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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YH16 ATL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH16 ATL, 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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YH16 ATL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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