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A18 SFU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 85,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 81,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,006 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,307 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,315 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,989 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,500 miles

Rear tyres, outer sidewalls perrished.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,563 miles

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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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A18 SFU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 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 A18 SFU, 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 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 SFU registered?

A18 SFU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2011.

Is A18 SFU safe to buy?

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