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VN60 AUT

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,995 mi
Last recorded179,995 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 AUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 179,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 179,968 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking from turbo charger area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mountings have broken off, system is resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle is broken but can still be operated

Floor area above rear axle/fuel tank area is corroded

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

Rear axle is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister, also getting close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2025 163,890 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 163,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And outer break pads showing signs of excessive heat and breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 152,535 miles

Both front mountings of rear axle are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo charger area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 152,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front mountings of rear axle are corroded but not excessively at time of inspection

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo charger area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 131,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 120,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,920 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,941 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 95,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,855 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,855 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2014 20,224 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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VN60 AUT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VN60 AUT, 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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VN60 AUT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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