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WN11 VYZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,844 mi
Last recorded142,844 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN11 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 142,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 122,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,421 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 121,421 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,438 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre rear mount adrift but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 103,054 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,057 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,945 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WN11 VYZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN11 VYZ, 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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WN11 VYZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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