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VN11 OTF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,125 mi
Last recorded59,125 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 OTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 59,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,324 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 56,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,050 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 51,043 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 48,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 44,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box bracket corroded badly (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,950 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken from exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,114 miles

front number plate is damaged

front wipers leave streaks

oil leak from gearbox

weld on exhaust hanger befroe back box has corroded through

Fail 24 Jun 2015 22,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate is damaged

front wipers leave streaks

oil leak from gearbox

weld on exhaust hanger befroe back box has corroded through

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,479 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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VN11 OTF 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 VN11 OTF, 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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VN11 OTF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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