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CX11 RWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,894 mi
Last recorded74,894 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 RWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 69,857 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,529 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 60,529 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,091 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,091 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 53,220 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2019 53,220 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,897 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 47,897 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 40,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,823 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,249 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 RWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CX11 RWJ, 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 CX11 RWJ registered?

CX11 RWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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