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MK11 SYE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 120,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,573 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,272 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,113 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,431 miles

Emissions - K=0.03 1/M

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

covers and trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,431 miles

Emissions - K=0.03 1/M

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers and trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,805 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.07 1/m too low to register on smoke-meter.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,805 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.07 1/m too low to register on smoke-meter.

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.07 1/m too low to register on smoke-meter.

Rear brake pads are very low.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,052 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MK11 SYE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MK11 SYE, 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 MK11 SYE registered?

MK11 SYE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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