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SJ11 YVE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 106,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,556 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 98,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,326 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,326 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 61,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 39,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,390 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

condition of front brake discs

exhaust tailpipe hanger fractured

offside rear tyre starting to crack

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 YVE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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