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YM16 NLT

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,246 mi
Last recorded113,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,246 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 113,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 102,536 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 84,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 67,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Fail 16 Apr 2022 67,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,583 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,122 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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YM16 NLT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM16 NLT, 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 YM16 NLT registered?

YM16 NLT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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