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EK11 SFE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 SFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 73,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,002 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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EK11 SFE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK11 SFE, 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 EK11 SFE registered?

EK11 SFE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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