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LV60 XTJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 73,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 70,020 miles

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

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE REAR - WHEEL BEARING FOR ROUGHNESS & TYRE CONDITION NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel long

nearside number plate lamp not working

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,498 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,006 miles

front tyres worn

offside rear brake binding

Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 60,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,207 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 57,207 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, bulbs not correctly located in holders (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,687 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,545 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking with age

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,182 miles

both rear tyres perished 195/55/16

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 18,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,106 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 XTJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTJ, 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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What year was LV60 XTJ registered?

LV60 XTJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2011.

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