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SM16 RXY

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 RXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 54,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 52,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,463 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 47,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 17,078 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,066 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 RXY is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

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

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