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SV11 XZO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 XZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,165 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 87,349 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2022 79,682 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 79,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,569 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,169 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and slight leak

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing rough

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine sump pan corroded and slight leak

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

Nearside Front Strut top bearing rough

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,977 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,237 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 59,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box hanger (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,256 miles

front discs worn/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusrty/oil leak/f/r b/hoses rusty slight det w/blades

rear tyres perished walls/tread monitor

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,225 miles

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

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

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 XZO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SV11 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

SV11 XZO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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