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B1 SGT

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 82,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 82,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge and cords starting to show (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,422 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 77,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,990 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Fail 21 Jul 2023 61,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear -- spacing incorrect -- (0.1 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,671 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,671 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 51,338 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,302 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres perished

slight play at nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 28,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,448 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,421 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,045 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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B1 SGT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B1 SGT, 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 B1 SGT registered?

B1 SGT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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