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SH11 VZW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 VZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,270 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

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

front and rear exhaust mount broken

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 67,662 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 52,697 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,454 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,230 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 32,229 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle and rear metal brackets (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,076 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,146 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 14,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VZW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH11 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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