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VA11 DBO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,405 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2019 51,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 51,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,892 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken off but system still supported

rear seat belts not tested due to fitted child seats

Fail 16 Jun 2018 48,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust mounting broken off but system still supported

rear seat belts not tested due to fitted child seats

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,409 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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VA11 DBO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA11 DBO, 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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VA11 DBO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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