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VO11 VBV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,946 mi
Last recorded101,946 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,946 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 101,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 95,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 89,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,236 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight knock/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight knock/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2015 55,268 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 55,268 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,519 miles

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

front discs ridged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 49,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs ridged

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 VBV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

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

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