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SJ11 WLV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 65,759 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 60,845 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 60,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,503 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 59,503 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 57,862 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 53,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 53,563 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 51,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 51,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,931 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,311 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 35,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,320 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 32,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 WLV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

SJ11 WLV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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