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YR16 HZS

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 90,512 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 83,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,190 miles

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

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 52,510 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,420 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Apr 2019 40,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

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 HZS is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

YR16 HZS is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YR16 HZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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