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EA11 ZXS

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ZXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,955 miles

Central Rear boot rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,955 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear boot rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 74,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,772 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,771 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 54,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 48,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 48,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 42,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 30,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA11 ZXS, 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 EA11 ZXS registered?

EA11 ZXS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2011.

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