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AV61 VGU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 46,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 27,287 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,871 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,656 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 14,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AV61 VGU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 VGU, 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 AV61 VGU registered?

AV61 VGU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is AV61 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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