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FY11 ZXM

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 ZXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,640 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,701 miles

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

Front crossmember supporting radiator broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front crossmember supporting radiator broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord. 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Fail 30 Mar 2019 109,934 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord. 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,602 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 94,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,329 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pass air bag switched off

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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FY11 ZXM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY11 ZXM, 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 FY11 ZXM registered?

FY11 ZXM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FY11 ZXM safe to buy?

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