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VN11 VLJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,089 mi
Last recorded81,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,089 miles

Oil leak (Not excessive)

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Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,816 miles

Front brake disc show wear

Front brake pads wearing thin

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,003 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 58,002 miles

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

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush separating & movement (Not excessive

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,345 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Nearside rear door dented

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter pin holed

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,833 miles

Exhaust rear section corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush debonding & starting to split

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,382 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust rear section corroding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Jan 2020 48,382 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust rear section corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear bumper loose/adrift

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to vairous exhaust hangers

sump pan corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 VLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLJ, 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

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What year was VN11 VLJ registered?

VN11 VLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VN11 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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