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LD11 VPJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,537 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bearings in upper mount are worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges low and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 76,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2020 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 68,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,117 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,761 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,761 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,420 miles

Crack in inner wall of o/side rear tyre.

Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Middle exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,970 miles

Outside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,348 miles

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

Slight distortion on n/side rear tyre tread.

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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LD11 VPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LD11 VPJ, 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 LD11 VPJ registered?

LD11 VPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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