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AF16 YZU

2016 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 79,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 78,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,447 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 44,862 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre is splitting in tread. 205/45 R17 88W XL Arrowspeed.

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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AF16 YZU is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 AF16 YZU, 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 AF16 YZU registered?

AF16 YZU is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AF16 YZU safe to buy?

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