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SP11 UEZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 UEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 100,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1/3 snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2024 92,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,106 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 74,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,833 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Missing (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,833 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Missing (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 54,263 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 50,301 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective after flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts sligthy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 50,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective after flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts sligthy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,463 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,sholders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth ware/lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears + perishing in groves (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,905 miles

both rear tyres starting 2 perish in groves

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting 2 perish in groves

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,140 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,648 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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SP11 UEZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SP11 UEZ, 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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SP11 UEZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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