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VN60 ZJX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 ZJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 136,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,799 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,134 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 127,132 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,182 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,369 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 113,406 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken But Exhaust Still Adequately Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone damage zone A 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 97,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

emissions too clean to measure

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 ZJX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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