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YX16 SZJ

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,468 miles

tyre presure light on

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,677 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,081 miles

advise front discs and pads /condition

Fail 20 Nov 2023 54,081 miles

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

advise front discs and pads /condition

Pass 16 Nov 2022 41,412 miles

advise front brake discs and pads /condition

Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 23,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 9,344 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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YX16 SZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX16 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX16 SZJ registered?

YX16 SZJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YX16 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 SZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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