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SC11 CYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,833 mi
Last recorded99,833 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,833 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 99,804 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Offside front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,349 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 82,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 63,650 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,092 miles

f and rear exh mount brackets loose

slight front exh blow

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,146 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,346 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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SC11 CYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC11 CYJ, 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 SC11 CYJ registered?

SC11 CYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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