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MV11 XRW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 XRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner/outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 87,164 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))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner/outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,801 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 70,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 56,150 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 47,877 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 38,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,847 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 XRW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

MV11 XRW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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