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MV61 VBJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,758 miles

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

Front exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,028 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 42,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 22,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,161 miles

2 exhaust hangers insecure

both front & offside rear tyres perished & cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,214 miles

all tyres cracking

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,665 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 VBJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

MV61 VBJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is MV61 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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