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FE11 XLD

2011 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,116 mi
Last recorded123,116 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,116 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 118,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 118,449 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 110,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 95,967 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure clasp to seat (10.1 (q))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 71,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 60,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components roll bar fouling osf caliper (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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FE11 XLD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE11 XLD, 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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FE11 XLD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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