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SW11 FZL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 FZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,370 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 61,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 56,000 miles

os mirror damaged

osr brake binding very slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2022 56,000 miles

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

os mirror damaged

osr brake binding very slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,637 miles

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

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

Rear Pads worn and discs in a poor/corroded state

Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure In 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Pads worn and discs in a poor/corroded state

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 47,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,258 miles

off side rear tyre perished 3mm

x1 rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 34,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,764 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,474 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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SW11 FZL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol 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 SW11 FZL, 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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What year was SW11 FZL registered?

SW11 FZL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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