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DG61 VPE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,007 mi
Last recorded65,007 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2026 65,007 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear axle showing signs of corrosion .

Rear Wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,340 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 61,282 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 52,679 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounts broken and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,989 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 43,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,017 miles

Exhaust hanger broken front but exhaust supported

Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,017 miles

Exhaust hanger broken front but exhaust supported

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,871 miles

Front exhaust mount slightly worn

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

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

centre bracket of the exhaust slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,831 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 20,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,958 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 VPE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

DG61 VPE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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