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DG61 VSD

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,482 mi
Last recorded58,482 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 58,482 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 58,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 57,962 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,688 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 51,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 44,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,150 miles

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))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 38,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,411 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKING

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 31,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKING

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 24,596 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,833 miles

backbox mounting snapped,but still supported

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 VSD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG61 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

DG61 VSD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DG61 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 VSD shows 18 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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