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DE11 SVX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,418 mi
Last recorded71,418 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 SVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 69,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop lamp lens damaged/cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nsr/osr bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 61,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop lamp lens damaged/cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nsr/osr bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,728 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,037 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 43,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,836 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 11,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 11,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE11 SVX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE11 SVX, 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 DE11 SVX registered?

DE11 SVX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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