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VN11 XLK

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 XLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 73,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,537 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 59,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF & NSF Indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR Disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,508 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,508 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,297 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Nearside Front TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

OIL LOW

Offside Front TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 29,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

Nearside Front TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

OIL LOW

Offside Front TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 17,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XLK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

VN11 XLK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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