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MV11 SZW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 145,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 137,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,679 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r spring / under cover fitted / slight leak on drive shaft seal

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,421 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,080 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 104,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,848 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,478 miles

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 19 Sep 2016 70,406 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,406 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 60,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,039 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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MV11 SZW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV11 SZW, 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 MV11 SZW registered?

MV11 SZW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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