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VA11 FEX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 FEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 28,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,775 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 28,775 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,756 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 27,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 26,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 26,203 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,017 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 25,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cuts

Fail 6 Apr 2018 23,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cuts

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,290 miles

Nearside Rear has 2 cuts in tyre not through to Carcus

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 19,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box mountain bracket broken but adequately supported

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,830 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken Away On One Side, Exhaust Supported At Time Of Test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,310 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 FEX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

VA11 FEX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is VA11 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 FEX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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