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FFZ 7974

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 7974
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 117,091 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 111,071 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,132 miles

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,381 miles

CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES AT WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 100,381 miles

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

CORROSSION TO ALL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES AT WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,766 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,742 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER LOOSE

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn LOOP HALF INCH MISSING OFF END BUT STILL SEATED OK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER LOOSE

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn LOOP HALF INCH MISSING OFF END BUT STILL SEATED OK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 10 May 2019 84,153 miles

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,450 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 70,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,440 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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FFZ 7974 is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFZ 7974, 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 FFZ 7974 registered?

FFZ 7974 is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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