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FV11 ZFJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,309 mi
Last recorded76,309 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ZFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,544 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 68,653 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,440 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,394 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,955 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,904 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,409 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 47,409 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,264 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,011 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken. front exhaust bracket partially broken

Pass 14 May 2014 23,004 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner surfaces but pads appear ok

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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FV11 ZFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV11 ZFJ, 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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FV11 ZFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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