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FV11 ZGW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 ZGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,038 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,485 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 65,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 35,080 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off, but exhaust still supported

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 ZGW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV11 ZGW, 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 FV11 ZGW registered?

FV11 ZGW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is FV11 ZGW safe to buy?

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