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VN11 VLC

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 159,466 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Incorrect wiper size fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 159,331 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values No emissions label found, measured in excess of 3.5m3 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incorrect wiper length fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Low coolant level

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 157,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 156,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Limit = 1.50 m-1. Average reading = 1.92 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Manufacturer's smoke limit label missing

Pass 22 Apr 2024 150,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 150,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 123,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,021 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,021 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 90,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 53,616 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,010 miles

surface corrosion on inner faces of discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,924 miles

bonnet catch deteriorated, working at time of test

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

front subframe - both rails have dents in

general poor condition

n/s/f dipped beam - aim on lower limits

rear brake pads worn low

tape on top of dash n/s/f

vehicle presented with tape covering part of dash and tape covering centre of steering wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,858 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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VN11 VLC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green 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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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