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SM11 PLJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged strut/spring fouling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 91,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling fouling on brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged strut/spring fouling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,125 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,913 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,047 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,730 miles

Front tyres 195/55 rear tyres 205/55

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres 195/55 rear tyres 205/55

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 48,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 43,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket 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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SM11 PLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SM11 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

SM11 PLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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