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CV11 VFP

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,631 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,631 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,145 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,678 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,360 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,874 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 21,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2014 13,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

nearside front door damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

nearside front door damaged

nearside front wing damaged

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 VFP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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