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VO11 VBE

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,824 mi
Last recorded53,824 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,824 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 53,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 52,953 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 52,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,429 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 47,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,498 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 46,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,576 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 37,654 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,885 miles

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

front brake disc worn on inner face

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,371 miles

front brakes disc inner face worn and grooved

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,217 miles

Front discs worn and slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2014 22,217 miles

Front discs worn and slightly pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO11 VBE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO11 VBE, 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 VO11 VBE registered?

VO11 VBE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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