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MV11 XPX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 86,420 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror cap missing and taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 86,420 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wing mirror cap missing and taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,911 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs worn/lipped & corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to nearside outer sill

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,866 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front & rear exhaust brackets loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on coil spring (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs worn/lipped & corroded

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to nearside outer sill

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 XPX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

MV11 XPX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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