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LC11 PHY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 71,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,069 miles

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,518 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 55,518 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 55,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 55,432 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure welded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,226 miles

front exhaust mount beginning to corrode away

Fail 26 Apr 2023 55,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front exhaust mount beginning to corrode away

Pass 4 May 2022 54,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 53,678 miles

near side front outer brake pad worn low

Fail 4 May 2021 53,678 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 52,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 52,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,020 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,020 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,609 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 38,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 32,831 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 29,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 29,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LC11 PHY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LC11 PHY, 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 LC11 PHY registered?

LC11 PHY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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