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YY16 UOT

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,860 mi
Last recorded57,860 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 UOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,860 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 43,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,052 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 25,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,734 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 UOT is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

YY16 UOT is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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