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SJZ 7956

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,441 mi
Last recorded137,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 7956
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 137,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 129,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,863 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 127,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 125,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 116,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 103,162 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 91,393 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 91,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres are cracked

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2017 79,198 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 66,853 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges & slightly cracked

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 53,516 miles

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but is adeqately supported

Fail 18 May 2015 53,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but is adeqately supported

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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SJZ 7956 is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJZ 7956, 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 SJZ 7956 registered?

SJZ 7956 is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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