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SP11 UFS

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 UFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant bottle empty

front subframe corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle empty

front subframe corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,510 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2023 85,135 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount snapped, rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 78,966 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount snapped, rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,179 miles

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

front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,179 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,987 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,987 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 66,900 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,073 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 58,072 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs corroded inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,883 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/r wheel has flat spot on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & side wall perrished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & side wall perrished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre side wall bulged (4.1.D.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/r wheel has flat spot on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & side wall perrished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & side wall perrished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,103 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s headlight inop (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,524 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,416 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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SP11 UFS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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