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VA11 DCO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 70,438 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 56,243 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,972 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,616 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 30,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 24,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,517 miles

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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 DCO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

VA11 DCO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2011.

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