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SB11 ZCJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,248 mi
Last recorded102,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,248 miles

NSF CV JOINT HAS PLAY

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,653 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 93,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,139 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,381 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 88,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,628 miles

Cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,395 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,677 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 ZCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

SB11 ZCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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