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MW11 VCA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 45,717 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 43,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 43,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,312 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brake Pads 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,847 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,674 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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MW11 VCA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW11 VCA, 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 MW11 VCA registered?

MW11 VCA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is MW11 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 VCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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