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YP16 YLG

2016 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,623 mi
Last recorded33,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 31,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 23,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,619 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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YP16 YLG is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YP16 YLG, 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 YP16 YLG registered?

YP16 YLG is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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The MOT history for YP16 YLG 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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