CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK11 VAO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,849 mi
Last recorded122,849 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,849 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 122,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt badly deteriorated

coolant on minimum

Fail 30 Apr 2019 84,734 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt badly deteriorated

coolant on minimum

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,177 miles

Coolant leak radiator? ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.88mm and pressure low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat belts not tested(cages)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,177 miles

Coolant leak radiator? ()

Emissions not tested no coolant (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.88mm and pressure low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat belts not tested(cages)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil on minimum

rear seat belts not tested(cage)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,796 miles

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

coolant below minimum

rear seat belts not tested(cages)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,938 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear seat belts not tested(cages)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,882 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK11 VAO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK11 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK11 VAO?

You can check the full history of VK11 VAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK11 VAO registered?

VK11 VAO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is VK11 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK11 VAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK11 VAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK11 VAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.