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CE11 XDF

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 142,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 142,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rear lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 122,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [tyre] wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,658 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,396 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 73,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 64,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKETT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,735 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,024 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED. REAR PADS LOW.REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED,

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,660 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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CE11 XDF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE11 XDF, 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 CE11 XDF registered?

CE11 XDF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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