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YJ16 YMG

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 YMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,184 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 51,076 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,613 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,808 miles

Rear tyre both x2 worn 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,157 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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YJ16 YMG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ16 YMG, 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 YJ16 YMG registered?

YJ16 YMG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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