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CY11 FNU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,511 mi
Last recorded123,511 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 123,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine/under bonnet leak

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

Nearside Front Inner arch/bumper and lower bumper slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Service/Insp light illuminated

Fail 11 Aug 2023 123,511 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All x4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Mis-seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged on installation ? (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine/under bonnet leak

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

Nearside Front Inner arch/bumper and lower bumper slightly insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Service/Insp light illuminated

Fail 19 Jul 2023 123,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Leak Under Bonnet

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Seat Belts Not Tested Due To Obstruction

Rear Wiper Defective

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 112,135 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,879 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 55,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,491 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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CY11 FNU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CY11 FNU, 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 CY11 FNU registered?

CY11 FNU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is CY11 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 FNU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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