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SM11 WLF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

129,418 mi
Last recorded129,418 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 WLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 129,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 129,163 miles

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

Front coolant leak

Fail 18 Mar 2025 129,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 116,471 miles

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

Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak low ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,099 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 105,291 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,648 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

Offside front outer brake pad worn low

Offside front strut top mount stiff and noise on lock to lock check

Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre and feathered on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front outer brake pad worn low

Offside front strut top mount stiff and noise on lock to lock check

Offside rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose and grease is leaking - boot is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose and grease is leaking - boot is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Rear tyre feathering on edges and starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose and grease is leaking - boot is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose and grease is leaking - boot is still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Offside Rear tyre feathering on edges and starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 40,409 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,651 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 19,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,011 miles

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 WLF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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