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SB11 WPY

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 WPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,814 miles

Offside Front stabilizer bar corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 139,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front stabilizer bar corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,923 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,315 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage 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))

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,630 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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SB11 WPY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB11 WPY, 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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SB11 WPY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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