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LV11 SDY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 SDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 101,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 90,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 74,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 74,013 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))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,804 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 57,804 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 46,036 miles

exhaust mount broken

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

parking brake travel getting high

Fail 17 May 2018 46,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount broken

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

parking brake travel getting high

Pass 13 May 2017 37,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,107 miles

nearside rear brake binding close to excessive

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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LV11 SDY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV11 SDY, 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 LV11 SDY registered?

LV11 SDY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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