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YH16 WGW

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,153 mi
Last recorded45,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 45,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,753 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 37,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,712 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 33,712 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 27,054 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 27,054 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two mountings corroded off system (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front sets worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2021 21,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 21,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,194 miles

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

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 WGW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

YH16 WGW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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