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LV11 LCY

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 LCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 144,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 126,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 126,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor does not stow away correctly attention/ repair required asap

Nearside Rear light lens damaged attention required asap

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 185,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp glass damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 185,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested o/s n/s (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp glass damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,376 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN EXHAUST REMAINS SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN, EXHAUST REMAINS SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,888 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,635 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,721 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

rear section exhaust bracket corroded/detatched

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,721 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

rear section exhaust bracket corroded/detatched

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Offside Front tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

Rear exhaust box metal support bracket broken

Fail 18 Feb 2017 67,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread

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

Rear exhaust box metal support bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks all around outter walls

Fail 23 Jan 2016 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracks all around outter walls

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 30,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,368 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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LV11 LCY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV11 LCY, 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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LV11 LCY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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