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KV61 OVW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 87,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,951 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2020 53,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 53,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,352 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,880 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 49,874 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,565 miles

one of the rear exhaust brackets broke off

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 2,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KV61 OVW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV61 OVW, 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 KV61 OVW registered?

KV61 OVW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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