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YS65 XUP

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,558 mi
Last recorded61,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 XUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 58,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,342 miles

NONE

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,939 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 42,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,715 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre and offside rear. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

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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YS65 XUP is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS65 XUP, 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 YS65 XUP registered?

YS65 XUP is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is YS65 XUP safe to buy?

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