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YS16 RZW

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,508 mi
Last recorded44,508 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 RZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 44,508 miles

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 42,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,358 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 39,358 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexy pipe support brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,778 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 21,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 11,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,296 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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YS16 RZW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

YS16 RZW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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