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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

V16 KARMOT history

V16 KAR is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 153,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

V16 KAR silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,350 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 KAR was last recorded at 153,350 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,290 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,350 miles
  • 2025 – 150,063 miles
  • 2024 – 146,938 miles
  • 2023 – 143,989 miles
  • 2022 – 141,694 miles
  • 2021 – 138,633 miles
  • 2020 – 136,441 miles
  • 2019 – 133,504 miles
  • 2018 – 130,498 miles
  • 2017 – 125,020 miles
  • 2016 – 119,845 miles
  • 2015 – 113,647 miles
  • 2014 – 105,507 miles
  • 2013 – 94,680 miles
  • 2012 – 84,942 miles
  • 2011 – 75,631 miles
  • 2010 – 66,008 miles
  • 2009 – 54,619 miles
  • 2008 – 45,168 miles
  • 2007 – 38,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,350 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near flexis (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,350 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,350 miles
    Test number
    767182319363
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,290 miles (+3,227)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,290 miles
    Test number
    655539444139
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDERSILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,063 miles
    Test number
    813168887611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail150,063 miles (+3,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,063 miles
    Test number
    116021202618
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass146,938 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,938 miles
    Test number
    124868147151
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail146,894 miles (+2,905)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,894 miles
    Test number
    629700434331
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass143,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    572611471163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail143,988 miles (+2,294)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    958973259827
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,694 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,694 miles
    Test number
    920722145279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail141,662 miles (+3,029)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    197985903456
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass138,633 miles (+2,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    171805659262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass136,441 miles (+2,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,441 miles
    Test number
    334943113986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass133,504 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,504 miles
    Test number
    848784656000
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass130,498 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,498 miles
    Test number
    486798994055
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail130,430 miles (+5,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,430 miles
    Test number
    813182283107
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass125,020 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    130257959443
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail124,908 miles (+5,063)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,908 miles
    Test number
    555075827826
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass119,845 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    434937175188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,647 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,647 miles
    Test number
    518304865013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,507 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    715324984070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,394 miles (+10,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    899237074078
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass94,680 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,680 miles
    Test number
    569246283076
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail94,652 miles (+9,710)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    886394883098
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass84,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    126404192421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,942 miles (+9,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    548174392081
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass75,631 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    208131411470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail75,606 miles (+9,598)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    639159301142
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass66,008 miles (+11,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,008 miles
    Test number
    493708310119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass54,619 miles (+9,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    894242519167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass45,168 miles (+7,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,168 miles
    Test number
    723872718120
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter casing corrode

  31. Fail38,110 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,110 miles
    Test number
    252110817450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  32. Pass38,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,110 miles
    Test number
    482960617146
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

Questions about V16 KAR

Does V16 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 KAR is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 KAR?
The MOT on V16 KAR is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 KAR done?
V16 KAR was recorded at 153,350 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has V16 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 KAR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 KAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V16 KAR find?
V16 KAR passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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