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DC02 DZC

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 113,379 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 113,379 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper bush stiff

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper bush stiff

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper bush stiff

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper bush stiff

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 92,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 83,912 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,344 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,906 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Pipe hanger (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,750 miles

o/s/ front brake binding

rear exhaust bracket 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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DC02 DZC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC02 DZC, 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 DC02 DZC registered?

DC02 DZC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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