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VK11 VBA

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,580 mi
Last recorded115,580 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,249 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,249 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 106,248 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount as marked (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded broken system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,470 miles

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

washer pump poor in operation

Fail 20 Jul 2022 87,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

washer pump poor in operation

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust brackets need refitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn advise replacing when brake pads are renewed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2018 58,387 miles

lead hanger detached from rear silencer

Fail 8 May 2018 58,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lead hanger detached from rear silencer

Pass 23 May 2017 51,808 miles

centre to rear exhaust bracket corroding exhaust still supported ok

Pass 12 May 2016 46,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 40,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note no dsm print out due low emissions

Pass 23 May 2015 40,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note no dsm print out due low emissions

Pass 29 May 2014 32,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VBA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VK11 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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