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SC11 TLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC11 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 104,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,901 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 100,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification sitting on chassis leg (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,951 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 97,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,619 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,760 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,488 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 41,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 41,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,963 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 TLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC11 TLZ, 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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SC11 TLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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