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VA11 SVV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play close to fail advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some tread distortion across tread close to fail advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some tread distortion across tread inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 104,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play close to fail advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some tread distortion across tread close to fail advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some tread distortion across tread inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated electric socket has damaged case cracked could fill with water and short out (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 95,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated electric socket has damaged case cracked could fill with water and short out (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s age related perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle beam has deep surface corrosion advise anti corrosion coating

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,461 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,585 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 23,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre cut on sidewall but not to inner ply

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,826 miles

n/s front tyre cut on sidewall but not to inner ply

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 SVV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SVV, 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 SVV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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