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LV60 XSH

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 XSH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 117,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,968 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f coil spring appears to be fitted the wrong way round(not sitting on top mount/bearing properly)

o/s/f suspension strut top mount/bearing rough on rotation

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,353 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,670 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2022 90,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

imbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyres

Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,561 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 85,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bottom swivel metal shroud loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,086 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,668 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,003 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged,cords not exposed.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,369 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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LV60 XSH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 LV60 XSH, 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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LV60 XSH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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