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MV61 VBB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,692 mi
Last recorded70,692 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 70,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 60,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,943 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,282 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,470 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking badly ()

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

rear offside lamp damaged

Pass 5 May 2018 38,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,479 miles

Exhaust supporting bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,805 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked / perished

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,928 miles

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

front and rear exhaust brackets cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,866 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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MV61 VBB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV61 VBB, 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 MV61 VBB registered?

MV61 VBB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is MV61 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 VBB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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