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MV61 VBZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 44,501 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Jul 2026 44,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Rear wiper worn

Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,841 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Jul 2025 41,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2024 39,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,414 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2023 37,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 34,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,530 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,530 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2019 23,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,262 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 VBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV61 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

MV61 VBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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