MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure center pipe loose into backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure 1 hanger broken off other nearly snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant level below minimum
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (1.65mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly
coolant level low ( expansion bottle empty )
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer box (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ11 VZE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 VZE, 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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SJ11 VZE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.
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