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VA60 CZL

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 117,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,113 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,540 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer belts ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front support corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,357 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished in treads

Fail 3 Dec 2021 101,357 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,038 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,038 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

front discs lipped

Fail 20 Feb 2018 78,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,885 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,552 miles

nearside front tyres sidewall worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyres sidewall worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust bracket broken but surcure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CZL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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