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SJ11 WCO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 WCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,951 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both radiator support rails corroded and holed

Fail 12 Nov 2025 79,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both radiator support rails corroded and holed

Pass 14 Nov 2024 74,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 69,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,056 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill starting to bubble (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 63,056 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill starting to bubble (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre at inner edge of tread ()

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly sticky

Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,558 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 40,571 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 40,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 25 May 2017 31,554 miles

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

rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 25 May 2017 31,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no image (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear (5.2.5a)

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

rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,520 miles

Front brake discs excessively corroded and scored on inner face

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

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 26 May 2016 22,407 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Front brake discs excessively corroded and scored on inner face

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

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 15 May 2015 13,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 5,753 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 5,609 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 WCO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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