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SM11 RKX

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 RKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,698 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 124,698 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 122,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NO CLEAR VIEW OF FRONT PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 118,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,390 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 102,369 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 92,420 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Trailor socket pin (1.4.A.2c)

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

Heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhuast bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Jun 2015 61,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhuast bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,330 miles

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

slight brake bind at O/S/F

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 RKX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM11 RKX, 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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SM11 RKX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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