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AK11 VCX

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,941 miles

Offside Front Inner inner rack end got slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,941 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner rack end got slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,713 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 133,713 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective AND MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,185 miles

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

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front sill slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,044 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust hangers corroded / repaired badly

Fail 6 Nov 2022 119,967 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust hangers corroded / repaired badly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,554 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,081 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear body damaged,front bumper+inner wings+covers damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear body damaged,front bumper+inner wings+covers damaged

Pass 1 May 2019 83,020 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective partially broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer strap (strap been welded) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 83,020 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective partially broken / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken, adjusted bulb and spring , bulb secure enough and aim just ok at upper end of limit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear silencer strap (strap been welded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,820 miles

exhaust hanger corroded (rear)

Pass 12 May 2017 43,974 miles

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

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

advisory all tyres front and rear perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 25,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,580 miles

Both front and rear discs are pitted due to lack of use

Rear seats down and boot full, unable to test the rear seat belts

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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AK11 VCX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AK11 VCX, 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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AK11 VCX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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