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MA11 VFP

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 97,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources PRS (4.7.1 (b) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,530 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 95,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 86,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm recorded (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm recorded (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,313 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 70,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 47,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 40,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 40,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Mar 2015 30,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,827 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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MA11 VFP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA11 VFP, 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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MA11 VFP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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