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SM16 NWD

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,172 mi
Last recorded54,172 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 NWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,172 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,915 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 42,682 miles

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

Offside front seat belt catch casing missing

Fail 29 May 2023 42,682 miles

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

Engine coolant level below "min" mark

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

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

Offside front seat belt catch casing missing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 23,057 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 23,056 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 NWD is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 NWD registered?

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

Is SM16 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 NWD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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