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LV11 SDZ

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Dec 2025 112,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 96,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,810 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,378 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,373 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,807 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 86,804 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,981 miles

X2 nails in offside rear tyre (getting low).

Fail 10 Jun 2017 50,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

X2 nails in offside rear tyre (getting low).

Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,237 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 44,237 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,962 miles

damage to nearside front tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

Fail 20 May 2015 36,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to nearside front tyre (outer) sidewall (no canvass visible).

Fail 12 May 2014 27,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 May 2014 27,610 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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 SDZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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