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SJ11 WLU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 WLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,637 miles

Nearside strut top mount bearing deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,149 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 97,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 94,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,054 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,054 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,662 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,484 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 31,822 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 WLU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ11 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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