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LV11 NZX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 NZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 118,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 118,802 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By Mounting Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing By Exhaust Mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,727 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,181 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,995 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 110,995 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,719 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 106,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,548 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 103,548 miles

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

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

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 6 Sep 2018 87,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,577 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 66,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,684 miles

front wiper just about clearing the screen effectively.

rear exhaust bracket briken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,934 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 NZX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 LV11 NZX, 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 NZX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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