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FG11 VNM

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,174 mi
Last recorded148,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 VNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 148,174 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 148,173 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 133,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 114,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,475 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,759 miles

exhaust system corroded in parts

Fail 13 Oct 2020 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded in parts

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,912 miles

Exhaust front bracket broken, middle bracket missing, rear bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,201 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split,advise replacement

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated,advise replacement

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting bracket missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FG11 VNM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 FG11 VNM, 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 FG11 VNM registered?

FG11 VNM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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