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SM16 RXZ

2016 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,909 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,651 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 Sep 2024 52,640 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,210 miles

nsf damper weeping

Fail 19 Sep 2023 51,210 miles

nsf damper weeping

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,919 miles

oil leaks

osf brake flexi loose

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,058 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 28,058 miles

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

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 RXZ is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

Is SM16 RXZ safe to buy?

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