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SY11 UPB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,786 mi
Last recorded32,786 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective font and centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 27,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,725 miles

Central Exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,213 miles

Offside Front brake disc lipped/scored on innerface

brake disc lipped/scored on innerface

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,356 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 UPB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPB, 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 SY11 UPB registered?

SY11 UPB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is SY11 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY11 UPB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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