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SV11 XZA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 XZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,245 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 97,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,218 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Fail 14 Oct 2020 79,769 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,228 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 72,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,076 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 42,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,745 miles

Front 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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SV11 XZA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV11 XZA, 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 SV11 XZA registered?

SV11 XZA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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