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SM16 MJV

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,914 mi
Last recorded80,914 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 MJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 80,912 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI LEAKING (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 77,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak LEAKING FROM FRONT JOINT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,726 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 46,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,892 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2021 26,891 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,584 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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SM16 MJV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc 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 SM16 MJV, 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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SM16 MJV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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