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SR16 CXN

2016 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 CXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 36,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 20,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 16,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 15,906 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 15,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,500 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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SR16 CXN is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SR16 CXN, 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 SR16 CXN registered?

SR16 CXN is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SR16 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 CXN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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