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YL65 WMT

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,353 mi
Last recorded44,353 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 WMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 44,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 38,916 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 32,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 27,171 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/sr o/sr ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 24,368 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,796 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 16,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 14,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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YL65 WMT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL65 WMT, 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 YL65 WMT registered?

YL65 WMT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 WMT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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