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LX11 XJL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 XJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 124,179 miles

Nearside head light misty

Fail 27 Jul 2026 124,179 miles

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

Nearside head light misty

Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit!! wearing heavily on inner edge and wearing unevenly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit!! wearing heavily on inner edge and wearing unevenly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,685 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 67,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 61,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre outer damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2023 61,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre outer damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing recommend change!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,594 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,005 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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LX11 XJL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LX11 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

LX11 XJL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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