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YW16 CZN

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 65,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misted round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misted round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight knock at front unable to detect

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2026 65,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misted round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misted round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight knock at front unable to detect

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,396 miles

Front Outer both ns os cv joints slight noisey

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

slight knock at front unable to detect fault

under tray fitted

urea warning on the dash

Fail 28 Jul 2025 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Outer both ns os cv joints slight noisey

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

slight knock at front unable to detect fault

under tray fitted

urea warning on the dash

Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,058 miles

Front knock unable detect

Front screen slight marks

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail piece (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade worn

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front knock unable detect

Front screen slight marks

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail piece (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade worn

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nsf wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet miss lined but still provides enough fluid to the screen

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

Rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 37,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked .. damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer jet miss lined but still provides enough fluid to the screen

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

Rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,390 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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YW16 CZN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YW16 CZN, 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 YW16 CZN registered?

YW16 CZN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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