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CV11 FVU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,767 miles

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

Front Lower rad mount corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,392 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe to front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe to front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat Shield insecure but not likely to become detached from the vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2025 96,392 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe to front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe to front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat Shield insecure but not likely to become detached from the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/R inner sill/body corroded close to beam axle front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded NS/OS Front upper. Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 83,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/R inner sill/body corroded close to beam axle front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded NS/OS Front upper. Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,104 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSF/OSF Subframe to bumper support bars corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,816 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,447 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,043 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,160 miles

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,519 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 16,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,235 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

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 FVU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVU, 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 CV11 FVU registered?

CV11 FVU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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