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SW16 HCE

2016 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 HCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner pad surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner pad surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,584 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 50,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 46,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 46,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 22,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 30,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 30,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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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SW16 HCE is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW16 HCE, 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 SW16 HCE registered?

SW16 HCE is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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