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J8 VWB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,439 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 86,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted on inside surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,877 miles

all brake discs have surface rust through standing efficiency not compromised

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,560 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 15 Sep 2021 64,521 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,928 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,955 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 60,953 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,298 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken from system (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,241 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,292 miles

Oil leak

emissions passed.emissions to clean to generate print out

middle exhaust hanger loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,354 miles

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

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

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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J8 VWB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J8 VWB, 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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J8 VWB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2011.

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