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VN11 VLU

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,608 mi
Last recorded122,608 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 VLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 106,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 85,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 69,014 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,141 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Offside Front inner arch insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 47,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

service light on in dash

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,486 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,391 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 VLU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

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