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2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 XML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 105,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,612 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 15 Jul 2025 101,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT MAKING CONTACT WITH BRAKE CALIPER ON FULL LOCK (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NOT IN STRUT LOCATOR -RECTIFED

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,878 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear mounting bracket not effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 94,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear mounting bracket not effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,962 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 78,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,255 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2019 67,255 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))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,444 miles

Coolant leak

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,527 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,332 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,065 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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MT11 XML is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT11 XML, 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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MT11 XML is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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