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DL11 VBD

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,100 mi
Last recorded93,100 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,939 miles

engine & under covers

Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,939 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

engine & under covers

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,439 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,438 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,429 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 56,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,946 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,015 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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DL11 VBD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DL11 VBD, 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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DL11 VBD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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