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YK16 XKE

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,639 mi
Last recorded46,639 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 46,636 miles

Central Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire over the silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin left and right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 26,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,126 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 26,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 18,783 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 10,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 9,524 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 XKE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

YK16 XKE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 XKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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