CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN11 AVU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 AVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 81,912 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Additive tank broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,359 miles

Exhaust bracket/mount broken

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 87V (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust bracket/mount broken

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,856 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,678 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,497 miles

light scratch on screen

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN11 AVU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN11 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN11 AVU?

You can check the full history of DN11 AVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN11 AVU registered?

DN11 AVU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is DN11 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 AVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN11 AVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN11 AVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.