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YH16 BVC

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 57,506 miles

Macpherson strut top bearing has slight wear

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,095 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 27,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,171 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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YH16 BVC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 YH16 BVC, 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 YH16 BVC registered?

YH16 BVC is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is YH16 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 BVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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