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RK11 VXY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 VXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,390 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 116,347 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,515 miles

rear of vehicle under sealed

slight damage to high level brake lamp

Fail 5 Mar 2024 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear of vehicle under sealed

slight damage to high level brake lamp

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2023 105,077 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer light unit has water ingress

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level brake light damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,054 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

child seat poorly fitted

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

child seat poorly fitted

exhaust bracket corroded

tracking

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 76,659 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,833 miles

High level stop light has two bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequately supported (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Windscreen wipers sometimes will not switch off when activated

Fail 22 Aug 2019 75,833 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

High level stop light has two bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequately supported (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Windscreen wipers sometimes will not switch off when activated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting insecure

Service is overdue

Fail 28 Aug 2018 69,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting insecure

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

Service is overdue

Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting insecure

Service overdue

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,181 miles

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,936 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,079 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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RK11 VXY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK11 VXY, 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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RK11 VXY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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