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VA11 TMX

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,790 mi
Last recorded142,790 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 TMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 142,790 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 142,790 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 130,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 120,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,758 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in nearside rear light

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,862 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in nearside rear light

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,408 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,403 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,804 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust/ loose

service over due

Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,269 miles

Offside Rear outer wall perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,143 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,087 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 TMX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

VA11 TMX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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