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YP16 XCB

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 XCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,264 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 94,264 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 89,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,264 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,264 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 79,981 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 70,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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YP16 XCB is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YP16 XCB, 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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YP16 XCB is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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