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SB11 HVL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 HVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,956 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

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

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

Osf cv boot poor

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,282 miles

Both front tyres on limit inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded / poor

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,011 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,011 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 11,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 11,218 miles

Front 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 HVL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SB11 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

SB11 HVL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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