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YK16 RZV

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 RZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 49,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 47,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,250 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,441 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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YK16 RZV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK16 RZV, 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 YK16 RZV registered?

YK16 RZV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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