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CX11 RVR

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 RVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 40,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 40,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 32,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on outer braking surface, possibly due to pad seized in carrier (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 28,681 miles

Discs are rusty

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 28,681 miles

Discs are rusty

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 28,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,916 miles

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

centre exhaust both support brackets broken

Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,026 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 23,026 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 22,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 22,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 21,491 miles

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 26 Jan 2018 21,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,453 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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CX11 RVR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX11 RVR, 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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CX11 RVR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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