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VA60 CZC

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,723 mi
Last recorded107,723 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front free play in top strut mount and bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2025 107,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. vehicle been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front free play in top strut mount and bearing

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,884 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

free play in nearside front top strut mount

Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,863 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

free play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,543 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,204 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside front strut top bearing partially seized

rear axle corroding

rear exhaust mount broken and heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust mount fractured but system still secure

Fail 6 Nov 2019 75,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust mount fractured but system still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Oct 2017 69,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,633 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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VA60 CZC 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 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 VA60 CZC, 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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VA60 CZC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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