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EA11 ZXU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ZXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 97,313 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount corroded and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 96,136 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 96,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 94,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 92,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Arch lining slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2022 92,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Arch lining slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 91,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 91,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,076 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,765 miles

Rear brake shoes could do with a clean

Pass 22 May 2015 49,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,663 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 ZXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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