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FG11 VNU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front sun visor wont stay in the up position

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside perishing between the tread (185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,411 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

coolant low

Fail 17 Jul 2025 63,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

coolant low

Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,588 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam wires (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,676 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 34,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 May 2019 22,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 12,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 9,918 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 7,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 3,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 2,900 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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FG11 VNU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

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