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A2 ELW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded,lipped & scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 77,366 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,821 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,770 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,609 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2018 32,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,337 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,293 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Jan 2016 22,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 10,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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A2 ELW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A2 ELW, 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 A2 ELW registered?

A2 ELW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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