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CX11 RYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,578 mi
Last recorded65,578 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,376 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 58,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,901 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,871 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,391 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 53,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,623 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,500 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust mounting brackets corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,691 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded broken

Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,634 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,998 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,288 miles

Exhaust front & centre mounting brakets corroded broken

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,510 miles

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

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 RYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX11 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

CX11 RYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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