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SB11 GYZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,847 mi
Last recorded93,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 GYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 93,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 82,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 72,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 69,656 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 69,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 66,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 62,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,913 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 35,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,904 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SB11 GYZ 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 77.8%.

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 SB11 GYZ, 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 SB11 GYZ registered?

SB11 GYZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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