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DG61 VMY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 117,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,336 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 111,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 106,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,684 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,129 miles

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

o/s rear passenger door damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front headlamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detached but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,163 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,877 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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DG61 VMY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG61 VMY, 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 DG61 VMY registered?

DG61 VMY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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