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CV11 FVE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,163 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 90,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,950 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,052 miles

Backbox mount corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside rear adult seat belt not checked due to having child seat fitted at time of test

Offside front tyre 3m - 195 55 R16 87v

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,333 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV11 FVE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV11 FVE, 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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CV11 FVE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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