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AU11 VSZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,898 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 80,316 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 47,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,312 miles

Offside Front lower arm,rear bush starting to pull out

Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,598 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount has corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/55/R16 mich, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 23,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,502 miles

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

Nearside Front slight kerb damage to tyre outer wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end of hose into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer foremost mounting bracket welds broken

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,756 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,475 miles

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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AU11 VSZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU11 VSZ, 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 AU11 VSZ registered?

AU11 VSZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AU11 VSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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