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CV11 FWP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,193 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (filled with exhaust paste) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sun visor unable to be stowed away but able to move roof lining so visor is behind drivers head

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 4 May 2024 66,703 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,971 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 60,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Bold on inner edge

Offside Front Bold on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 37,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn more on outer edges

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 34,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn more on outer edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,133 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,138 miles

2 Child seats fitted to the rear, seat belts inspected as the child seats not secured in using the adult belts.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FWP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV11 FWP, 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 FWP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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