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YW16 DCZ

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,233 mi
Last recorded16,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 16,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount noisy when turned from side to side

Offside Front Lower CV boot weeping

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 13,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average 2.15 limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 11,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.54 average after x2 tests (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 10,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 9,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 8,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed quick then test failed at 80'c (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 6,777 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 6,735 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 4,899 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 DCZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

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

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