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CY11 FZG

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,174 mi
Last recorded130,174 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 FZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 130,174 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 130,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,662 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 112,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering system fouling nsf & osf - lock to lock wheels & tyres hitting, anti-roll bar (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tool Attached To Inner Tie Rod

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 86,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,210 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,509 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers not tested.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 26,663 miles

damage/cuts to nearside front tyre outer side wall

rear exhaust mounting broken

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 FZG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG registered?

CY11 FZG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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