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LX11 RVA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 RVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 169,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 169,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 152,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 138,628 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 138,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 124,071 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heatshield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 110,260 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,694 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 3 Feb 2020 87,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 72,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,920 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust mounts deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2017 40,920 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2016 26,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,851 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 10,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 10,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,048 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 10,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LX11 RVA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX11 RVA, 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 LX11 RVA registered?

LX11 RVA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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