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YW16 DCO

2016 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,655 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle snapped (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2026 79,655 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))

Exhaust mounting defective middle snapped (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2025 73,308 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 73,308 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 59,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 53,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 46,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 41,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,443 miles

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

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

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 DCO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YW16 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

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

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