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SH11 KBY

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 KBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 75,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer outer sill dented

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front splash guard insecure

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

underneath car heavy corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2025 70,034 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper slightly insecure and damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer cill dented still secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

this vehicle has a outstanding recall contact citroen arrange free repair

Fail 25 Aug 2025 70,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper slightly insecure and damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer cill dented still secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

this vehicle has a outstanding recall contact citroen arrange free repair

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 62,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,871 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 58,871 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,966 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 55,966 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened distorted and fouling on shielding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault secondary system fault - passeger side (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,993 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,317 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 43,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,042 miles

Rear exhaust mountings are slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,132 miles

exhaust mountings are slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,451 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 KBY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KBY, 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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SH11 KBY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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