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VN11 VLS

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,988 mi
Last recorded36,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VLS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 36,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 35,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,731 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,273 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 25,273 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,210 miles

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)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,454 miles

tyres x 4 perished/age cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,216 miles

exhaust inter pipe rear support starting to break away

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 VLS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

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