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DP11 OVZ

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 120,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 99,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2023 90,579 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure mount detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached one mount detached and one very weak and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2022 82,991 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 82,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 67,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT AXIL (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,751 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 20,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DP11 OVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green 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 DP11 OVZ, 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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DP11 OVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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