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VA60 DBV

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,409 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 52,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,146 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,244 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 27,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components caliper hitting anti roll bar on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 17,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 11,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 9,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 9,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 6,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,101 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 DBV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA60 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2011.

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