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SB11 ZCL

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 ZCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 67,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 63,560 miles

Oil leaks

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 63,560 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Oil leaks

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 53,072 miles

Child seat airbag light on

Front exhaust system bracket broken slight blow rear exhaust system corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 53,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On sidewall 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached No locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat airbag light on

Front exhaust system bracket broken slight blow rear exhaust system corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

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

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,910 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front pipe bracket burst (6.1.2 (a))

advise sump sweat of oil

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,123 miles

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,492 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,491 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose clip rotten ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres nearing legal limit/rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,818 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,900 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Jul 2015 26,513 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,683 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 ZCL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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