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RV11 RUJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 99,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 94,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 94,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,374 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 72,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,549 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,713 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks thin. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad looks thin. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 44,374 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,506 miles

All tyres close to limit

Engine covers and undertrays

Pax air bag turned off

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,024 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RV11 RUJ 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 RV11 RUJ, 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 RV11 RUJ registered?

RV11 RUJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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