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YY65 YCL

2016 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,766 mi
Last recorded54,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 YCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 54,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 40,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 40,630 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,619 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise to change ASAP [1.6 mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,971 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 15,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,425 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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YY65 YCL is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY65 YCL, 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 YY65 YCL registered?

YY65 YCL is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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