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VK11 UNJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,514 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,784 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 80,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel *Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure *Metal exhaust mount failed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side * Drum brakes (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 67,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,845 miles

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

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

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 16 Jul 2021 58,842 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,413 miles

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

exhaust corroded and the rear bracket insure.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 54,413 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded and the rear bracket insure.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,325 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,452 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mount fractured.

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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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VK11 UNJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VK11 UNJ, 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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VK11 UNJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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