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SG11 VLP

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,073 mi
Last recorded56,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 VLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,073 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam offside and nearside bush housing areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened offside and nearside badly corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,266 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside at lower spring cups. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam at mounting bush areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside attachment brackets and prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,187 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,788 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 30 Jun 2021 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light spot light not working,.

Undertray not fully secure fixings ,missing,,bolts and retainers,,loose under car,. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 35,044 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 32,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted Bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,716 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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SG11 VLP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SG11 VLP, 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 SG11 VLP registered?

SG11 VLP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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