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SW11 GBO

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,361 mi
Last recorded89,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,361 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 89,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,257 miles

advise both rear tyres deteriorated on outer walls

advise offside front brake binding

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,032 miles

advise slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 11 Mar 2020 62,032 miles

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

advise slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,380 miles

advise exhaust bracket broken

advise front brake discs worn

advise offside front brake binding slightly

advise offside headlight damp inside

Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,380 miles

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

advise exhaust bracket broken

advise front brake discs worn

advise offside front brake binding slightly

advise offside headlight damp inside

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,867 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)

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 GBO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

SW11 GBO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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