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KU11 ORA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,015 mi
Last recorded137,015 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,825 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 126,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,502 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 110,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 99,145 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,117 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,117 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,733 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 55,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,958 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

exhaust bracket broken in front of back box.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

both front brake disc,s worn.

exhaust bracket broken in front of rear box.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,823 miles

emissions too low for a reading

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,551 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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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KU11 ORA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 KU11 ORA, 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 KU11 ORA registered?

KU11 ORA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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