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CV11 PLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,267 mi
Last recorded39,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 39,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective has clip around it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 38,932 miles

Front exhaust mounted corroded off exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2023 37,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,044 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,941 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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CV11 PLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

CV11 PLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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