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YR16 HXP

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 60,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 55,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 49,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 49,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,836 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 32,836 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 27,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,660 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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YR16 HXP is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YR16 HXP, 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 YR16 HXP registered?

YR16 HXP is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is YR16 HXP safe to buy?

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