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AV11 XWA

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,114 mi
Last recorded48,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 48,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,758 miles

Front Coolant leak slight leak from the radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low in the expansion bottle

Fail 27 Sep 2024 45,758 miles

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

Front Coolant leak slight leak from the radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant level low in the expansion bottle

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 44,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 49,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Passenger Airbag switch off.Light illuminated on dash

Pass 31 May 2017 45,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,894 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2016 25,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2015 22,602 miles

front brake pads show signs of wear

Fail 27 May 2015 22,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 21 May 2014 18,571 miles

All tyres cracked inbetween tread

Nearside front tyre has a cut to the cords not in excess of failiure requirements

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 XWA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV11 XWA, 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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AV11 XWA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2011.

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