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LC61 VZP

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,229 mi
Last recorded58,229 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 58,229 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 56,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,911 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,749 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack in zone b (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,901 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished in between tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in between tread

Rear exhaust silencer mount missing, but system still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,212 miles

engine oil leak poss sump gaskett

exhaust rear box front support bracket been removed broken away

Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak poss sump gaskett

exhaust rear box front support bracket been removed broken away

Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,132 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low 185-65-15

Offside front tyre tread getting low 185-65-15

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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LC61 VZP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LC61 VZP, 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 LC61 VZP registered?

LC61 VZP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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