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SM16 NVW

2016 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 NVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 20,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 19,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 19,174 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 18,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,286 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,722 miles

advise all four tyres cracked on outer treads

advise exhaust front support bracket broken still secure

advise o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes perished

Pass 20 May 2019 12,454 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 NVW is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM16 NVW, 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 SM16 NVW registered?

SM16 NVW is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SM16 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 NVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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