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SL16 NHJ

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,365 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,684 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 71,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough Nearside front strut top mounting seized (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,501 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,611 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,690 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,940 miles

Engine oil level below minimum 1lt added

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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SL16 NHJ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL16 NHJ, 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 SL16 NHJ registered?

SL16 NHJ is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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