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LO11 CMZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 CMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 136,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,246 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 ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 124,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,766 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,752 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly perished bulged and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,922 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 92,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 87,039 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,882 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Apr 2018 69,471 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,418 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX , ONE OF METAL HANGERS WORN OF NOT SUPPORTING , ONLY ONE HOLDING , STRONG ADVICE

Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,418 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX , ONE OF METAL HANGERS WORN OF NOT SUPPORTING , ONLY ONE HOLDING , STRONG ADVICE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,942 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,425 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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LO11 CMZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LO11 CMZ, 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 LO11 CMZ registered?

LO11 CMZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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