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YY16 RNJ

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,108 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster has condensation in it.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,146 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre just under 3mm.

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres at 3mm.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre just under 3mm.

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres at 3mm.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,606 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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YY16 RNJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YY16 RNJ, 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 YY16 RNJ registered?

YY16 RNJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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