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SJ11 TXS

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 TXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 120,665 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 120,665 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,825 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Fail 23 Aug 2023 116,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear chassis legs lightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,611 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,900 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 106,876 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

185/65/15

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,476 miles

2 exhaust mountings broken and 1 corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

2 exhaust mountings broken and 1 corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,895 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 94,895 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,759 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper wearing

o/s rear tyre wearing

slight imbalance front brakes needs further investigating

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,088 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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SJ11 TXS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ11 TXS, 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 SJ11 TXS registered?

SJ11 TXS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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