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YK16 YWL

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,864 mi
Last recorded36,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 YWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 36,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 33,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 19,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 13,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 11,091 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 11,091 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 YWL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol 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 YK16 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

YK16 YWL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 YWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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