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SD11 VJU

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,796 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cooler radiator on the underside of the car is damaged, no leaks present

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has chunks missing from the tread, no cords present (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill set section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cooler radiator on the underside of the car is damaged, no leaks present

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has chunks missing from the tread, no cords present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,611 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 109,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 95,509 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,509 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,587 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,576 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,411 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,639 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 69,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 49,696 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2018 38,730 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,922 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

body damadge n/s bumper

dent n/s body sill

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still surpoted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2015 28,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 23,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent o/s body sill

slight bulge o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2014 23,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent o/s body sill

slight bulge o/s/r tyre

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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SD11 VJU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SD11 VJU, 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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SD11 VJU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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