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SY11 OLM

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,209 mi
Last recorded61,209 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 OLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,364 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2024 58,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,952 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 56,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,921 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 55,921 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure spring incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,470 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket missing - system secure

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,470 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket missing - system secure

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,318 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,549 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 25,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,562 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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SY11 OLM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc 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 SY11 OLM, 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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SY11 OLM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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