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SH11 HRM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,327 mi
Last recorded34,327 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 HRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear corroded and mid over axle missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 34,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear corroded and mid over axle missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,297 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 30,293 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,140 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 30,133 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 28,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 26,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,539 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,068 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,186 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 20,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 18,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,565 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,930 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 May 2014 11,307 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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SH11 HRM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH11 HRM, 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 SH11 HRM registered?

SH11 HRM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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