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YS16 GVF

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,631 mi
Last recorded48,631 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 GVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 47,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 43,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

ns washer jet poor

Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,266 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,531 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

Offside Front SMEAR ON WIPER

Pass 24 May 2021 27,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 24,453 miles

Rear HANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 28 May 2019 19,445 miles

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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 GVF is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS16 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

YS16 GVF is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YS16 GVF safe to buy?

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