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SJ61 VZB

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,617 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,878 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 64,878 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,781 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,875 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 51,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,565 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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SJ61 VZB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ61 VZB, 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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SJ61 VZB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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