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EA11 ZXJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 171,012 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 169,611 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 152,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,351 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

Rear tyres perished in areas

Fail 4 Sep 2020 121,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished in areas

Pass 2 Oct 2019 113,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 113,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 87T Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,833 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mounting broken off exhaust x2 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,898 miles

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,063 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,610 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,550 miles

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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EA11 ZXJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA11 ZXJ, 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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EA11 ZXJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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