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VA11 SVX

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 SVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 49,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Clamp is corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,458 miles

Central Front Lower front exhaust[ past flex pipe] bracket both section adrift, but exhaust system still secure.

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking.

Offside Rear Outer o/s/r tyre wall starting to show signs of cracking.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre perishing 195/55/16

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing 195/55/16

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 18,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,209 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 SVX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

VA11 SVX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is VA11 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 SVX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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