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SM11 RJJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 RJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,526 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wrong size wiper fitted to NSF

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close wear indicators centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,486 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front anti roll bar moved over to right side of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2020 58,740 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front anti roll bar moved over to right side of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,401 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,363 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust hanger starting to break

rear exhaust hanger held on by wire

Fail 3 Jan 2017 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust hanger starting to break

rear exhaust hanger held on by wire

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,902 miles

front exhaust bracket snaped

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2015 41,902 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front exhaust bracket snaped

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,572 miles

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

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 RJJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

SM11 RJJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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