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AU11 ORZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,093 mi
Last recorded86,093 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 ORZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 86,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 79,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,091 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2/3 hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2/3 hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,437 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,042 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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AU11 ORZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 AU11 ORZ, 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 AU11 ORZ registered?

AU11 ORZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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