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RV11 EAM

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,549 mi
Last recorded72,549 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 EAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Recommend attention (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 70,366 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Recommend attention (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 67,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 67,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2023 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,085 miles

Central Rear seat belt centre stalk outer casing damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

trigger point not met and o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2020 51,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

trigger point not met and o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,931 miles

all tyres damaged and perished and cuts

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged and trigger point not met

Fail 22 Mar 2019 45,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres damaged and perished and cuts

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged and trigger point not met

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,359 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

o\s rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2018 39,359 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o\s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,122 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2014 19,600 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RV11 EAM 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 65%.

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 RV11 EAM, 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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RV11 EAM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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