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PN61 VFO

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 81,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,218 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,178 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks on side walls, and within tread

Fail 29 Dec 2017 53,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread less then 1.6mm across 75% (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn to approximately 2.5mm with smooth band worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn to approximately 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cracks on side walls, and within tread

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,916 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 44,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded and come adrift

Fail 31 Dec 2015 37,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded and come adrift

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray damaged

offside front bumper damaged

offside front wheel arch liner damaged

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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PN61 VFO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PN61 VFO, 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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PN61 VFO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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