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VO11 VBX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,795 mi
Last recorded101,795 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 95,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,705 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 67,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb adrift from holder (in lamp unit) - replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front SUN VISOR SECURED UP BY DOUBLE SIDED TAPE

trays & covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 57,987 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not secured in upright position (3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,032 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,830 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,830 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,964 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 34,918 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,336 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 VBX 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 65%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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