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A5 XMJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,468 mi
Last recorded26,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 26,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 25,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 25,353 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 24,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 24,231 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 24,231 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 23,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 22,750 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 21,524 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 19,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 17,944 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack & N/S/F wearing uneven on shoulders

Front brake discs lipped

Small oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 15,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 12,640 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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A5 XMJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A5 XMJ, 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 A5 XMJ registered?

A5 XMJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is A5 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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