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WL11 COU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,009 mi
Last recorded114,009 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,009 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked not emitting any light

Fail 15 Feb 2023 113,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked not emitting any light

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc pipe union. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc pipe union. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc pipe union. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc pipe union. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2021 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 70,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,099 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,674 miles

engine / pulley ? noise

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 12,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,333 miles

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

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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WL11 COU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WL11 COU, 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 WL11 COU registered?

WL11 COU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is WL11 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL11 COU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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