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AV11 XVW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,840 mi
Last recorded151,840 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 151,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edges. 2021 year tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor and boot areas have heavy surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,728 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 141,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Brake flexible hose insecure, securing clip missing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Insecure on mounting to sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Brake flexible hose insecure, securing clip missing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Insecure on mounting to sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe twisted, where it connects to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded and snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes slightly worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,041 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,041 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,704 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 77,647 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 77,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working rear (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,819 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 67,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust mount corroded off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly deteriated

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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AV11 XVW 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 72.2%.

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 AV11 XVW, 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 AV11 XVW registered?

AV11 XVW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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