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SW11 FZF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,822 mi
Last recorded149,822 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 FZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 149,822 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 141,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not secured correctly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2022 136,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion-no holes

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,338 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 121,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling body (5.3.1 (d) (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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

noise from fan belt area..

Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,090 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed was rubbing on rear spring. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner joint clip missing. (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed was rubbing on rear spring. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,492 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,208 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

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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SW11 FZF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW11 FZF, 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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SW11 FZF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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