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SJZ 9281

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,076 mi
Last recorded34,076 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 9281
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 34,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 33,696 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 33,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 32,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 32,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,433 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 27,205 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nsf,Osf,Nsr (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 21,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 17,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,522 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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SJZ 9281 is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SJZ 9281, 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 9281 registered?

SJZ 9281 is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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