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LP11 XJV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,813 mi
Last recorded83,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 XJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge damaged due to being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,364 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,151 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,925 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,925 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,807 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,104 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,863 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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LP11 XJV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LP11 XJV, 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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LP11 XJV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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