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YW16 UFS

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 61,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 57,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in weld of DPF in front of joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in weld of DPF in front of joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2023 47,910 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 47,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears ? Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 33,699 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears ? Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,724 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 27,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 20,497 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

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 UFS is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

YW16 UFS is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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