CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN11 DXM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationVN11 DXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,400 miles

Lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

Offside Front indicator output slightly reduced

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 107,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure all hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

Offside Front indicator output slightly reduced

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 99,282 miles

Lower engine mount rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front indicator output slightly reduced

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,930 miles

Nearside Front indicator output slightly reduced

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 89,930 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edges and will soon have cords exposed

Nearside Front indicator output slightly reduced

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,638 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,638 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,298 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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,792 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 63,777 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust has a hanger broken

Fail 5 Feb 2019 52,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust has a hanger broken

Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,854 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing) (195/55-16

Rear exhaust has a hanger broken but system stll supported by another hanger

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,239 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 36,233 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,389 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

VN11 DXM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VN11 DXM, 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 VN11 DXM?

You can check the full history of VN11 DXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN11 DXM registered?

VN11 DXM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is VN11 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 DXM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN11 DXM 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 VN11 DXM. 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.