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FX11 ZVA

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and cover mi9ssing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level very low

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,749 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 106,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

tyre treads slightly worn uneven // both rear

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,893 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

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

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

tyre treads slightly worn uneven // both rear

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 86,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,909 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,373 miles

rear tyres in a poor condition cracking but no cords showing yet

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,768 miles

Front exhaust fixing point broken due to corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,639 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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FX11 ZVA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX11 ZVA, 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 FX11 ZVA registered?

FX11 ZVA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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