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VN11 WYU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,215 mi
Last recorded36,215 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 WYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 36,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,096 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 28,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 28,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,678 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 26,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 24,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 19,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 16,958 miles

All four tyres cracking due to age deterioration.

Rear silencer bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 11 May 2015 14,348 miles

All four tyres cracking due to age deterioration.

Center exhaust bracket corroded/broken-exhaust still adequately supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2014 11,251 miles

Oil leak

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 WYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

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

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