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SB11 ZCN

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 ZCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 89,954 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 84,260 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,728 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,728 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,299 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,520 miles

Oil leak at turbo intercooler area ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly badly damaged by broken coil spring (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak at turbo intercooler area ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,427 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 ZCN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

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

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