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PN11 RUW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,159 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 86,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,289 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and badly split around outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads right on limit (3.5.1g)

both front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,558 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface cracks showing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,401 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions tested but readings too low to be registered

nearside rear tyre just above 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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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PN11 RUW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN11 RUW, 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 PN11 RUW registered?

PN11 RUW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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