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YS16 YBC

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,915 mi
Last recorded29,915 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 YBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,915 miles

front exhaust flexi worn but not blowing

Pass 24 Jan 2025 29,907 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,906 miles

front exhaust flexable section outer skin deteriorated corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 18 Dec 2023 29,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2022 28,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine rattling

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,727 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 23,950 miles

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

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

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 20,101 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 YBC is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

YS16 YBC is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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