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SY11 XZL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 XZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,005 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 98,005 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,324 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 96,324 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,973 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,670 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,670 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 80,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XZL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol 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 SY11 XZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY11 XZL registered?

SY11 XZL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for SY11 XZL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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