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YS16 SZC

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,068 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 58,068 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged offside and nearside between flexi hoses on rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces of discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 20,414 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 SZC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS16 SZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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