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YS16 CMU

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 57,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 52,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 52,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 31,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YS16 CMU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS16 CMU, 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 YS16 CMU registered?

YS16 CMU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is YS16 CMU safe to buy?

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