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VA11 BXU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,706 mi
Last recorded20,706 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 20,706 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 20,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,312 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 19,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,637 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 18,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f head light inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 17,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 17,480 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded away at front pipe also at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 16,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 15,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,055 miles

o/s/f door pull handle loose

Fail 22 Aug 2018 13,054 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

o/s/f door pull handle loose

Pass 9 Aug 2017 9,771 miles

exhaust mounting corroded away at back box

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Aug 2016 6,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 3,581 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 3,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 2,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 2,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre has minor cracks on outer sidewall

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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VA11 BXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA11 BXU, 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 VA11 BXU registered?

VA11 BXU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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