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VN11 VKW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 66,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 66,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 55,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,431 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 36,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 18,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,360 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VKW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VN11 VKW, 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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What year was VN11 VKW registered?

VN11 VKW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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