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VA11 UAJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 UAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear outer exhaust hangar corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,119 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2023 77,119 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2022 70,141 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 69,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface contaminated with rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective corroded, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface contaminated with rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective corroded, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,774 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 UAJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2011.

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