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CV11 SZX

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 81,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,279 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,964 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken At the top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken At the bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at join between centre pipe and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 1.42mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,546 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,546 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,124 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 46,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 36,799 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,026 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 SZX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

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