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DS11 VLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,921 mi
Last recorded72,921 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 71,204 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,244 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,863 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2021 67,863 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,983 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 65,983 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,342 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,332 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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DS11 VLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS11 VLZ, 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 DS11 VLZ registered?

DS11 VLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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