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YX16 TFA

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,561 mi
Last recorded62,561 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 62,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 55,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracking in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,372 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 38,372 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section both mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,122 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 TFA is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

YX16 TFA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YX16 TFA 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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