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SM11 PLX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 PLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 45,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,923 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 42,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,692 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 37,690 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 18,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 15,251 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 24 Oct 2016 12,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,074 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2014 5,171 miles

exhaust bracket split

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

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 PLX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM11 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

SM11 PLX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is SM11 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 PLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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