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S1 LBL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,230 mi
Last recorded130,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 106,765 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,495 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 82,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 73,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 65,371 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing damaged / missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,057 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,806 miles

removed items before test

Fail 1 Feb 2016 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wiper blade

removed items before test

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,455 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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S1 LBL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 S1 LBL, 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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S1 LBL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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