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SM11 YHD

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,920 mi
Last recorded129,920 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 129,920 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded within 30cm of strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded within 30cm of strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 118,801 miles

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

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2024 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components and axle showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,433 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 102,431 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,394 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 87,899 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strut Top Mounting Rough When Rotated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut Top Mounting Rough When Rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount rough when rotated

Offside Front Strut top mount rough when rotated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired part of fog lamp unit (1.5.1c)

two exhaust mount brackets detatched

Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake is sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,624 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 YHD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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