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YX16 SZO

2016 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,874 mi
Last recorded65,874 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,264 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to brake flexi pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,091 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,921 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 SZO is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SZO, 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 YX16 SZO registered?

YX16 SZO is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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