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SB11 ZHA

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,423 mi
Last recorded41,423 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 ZHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 41,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

exhaust mounting broken

gear box seal leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2026 41,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust mounting broken

gear box seal leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,819 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/65/15

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2025 38,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/65/15

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2024 36,011 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2024 36,011 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,773 miles

Rear tyre perished

exhaust mounting corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2023 33,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre perished

exhaust mounting corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,448 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

sump unit corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 31,448 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

sump unit corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2021 29,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 28,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,400 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 ZHA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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