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SM16 UYV

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,754 mi
Last recorded75,754 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,625 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 44,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 UYV is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

SM16 UYV is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SM16 UYV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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