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SM11 HLA

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 50,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,198 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 47,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 44,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 41,050 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,463 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,106 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 27,681 miles

Coolant leak @ radiator

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 23,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 14,055 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 14,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SM11 HLA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM11 HLA, 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 SM11 HLA registered?

SM11 HLA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is SM11 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 HLA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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