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SL11 ZGU

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 ZGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 90,307 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2025 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Sep 2024 89,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 69,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,850 miles

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

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

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,917 miles

sump pan slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 65,775 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,080 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,085 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,403 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 39,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,741 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 31,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,873 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 16,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear ex/support broken

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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SL11 ZGU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL11 ZGU, 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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SL11 ZGU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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