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VO11 VBF

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 85,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

high level brake light not fully illuminated

slight oil leak engine / gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

oil leak engine

Fail 28 Aug 2025 82,797 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 72,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,696 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,780 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,526 miles

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

front exhaust support broken

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Fail 7 Aug 2017 44,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust support broken

inner shoulders worn on both front tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,836 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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VO11 VBF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc 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 VO11 VBF, 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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VO11 VBF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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